Saturday, July 13, 2013

Escaping to the Woods

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‘Driving Ms. Daisy’ and I escaped to Lake Easton State Park, here in Washington, for a few days this week. 

 

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I had a fabulous view from my campsite!

 

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I loved all the trees in the site. 

 

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I enjoyed lovely long walks, every morning on great walking trails.

 

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There were stunning views, as I walked around the lake.

 

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There were bridges and even a tunnel, built into the rock. 

 

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I had a lot of fun with taking these pictures because most tunnel pictures are just too dark but here the sun was in a perfect spot.

 

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There was lots of flora and fauna, too. 

 

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Here is the view of the State Park from across Lake Easton.  I believe those are the Cabinet Mountains in the background.

 

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It just doesn’t get any better than this.  I loved this walk so much I did it three days in a row. 

 

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Every campsite was lovely and here is a site just for you. 

 

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Or how about this one?

 

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Or you can just slip right into this chair and enjoy the view….

 

9 comments:

  1. Okay ... now I'm just as green as those trees with envy. Was just thinking this morning when I got up that there is no place in this country I would rather live than in Washington State.

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  2. Oh my, each and every picture is like a postcard. So beautiful and peaceful. I know you enjoyed it and wish I could go there right this minute! Have a good weekend.

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  3. Aw! Looks like a peaceful and refreshing get away for you! ♥

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  4. It looks heavenly and I'm so happy you shared it with us. I'm so envious especially since we are in a heat wave here in Arizona.

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  5. beautiful photos Karen(:)
    you travel with my dear friend Maren.. sometimes..
    patty

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  6. How come some travel site or travel magazine hasn't snapped you up to do monthly travel stories on glamping?
    Biss

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  7. What beautiful country..You're so lucky..Love the tunnel..Did you go by yourself? Great job with the pictures..

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  8. I loved the pictures, all of them, from the moss and lichen closeup to the amazing vistas of mountains and water. Your trip looks truly beautiful and peaceful.

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  9. Looks like a beautiful park--we might have to venture there soon. Did you go in the middle of the week--it looks like there weren't many campers. We went to a Canyon Creek campground near here and it filled up by Thursday night. We are retired so we usually go during the week to avoid a crowded campground and this was the first time it was so busy during the week. JoAnn

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