When the Hubster and I travel across the state to visit Son and Fam, we take the scenic route instead of the interstate freeway. It is, by far, our favorite way to go.
*Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look!
We visited the family for Thanksgiving. Of course, we drove the scenic route and took our time to admire the beauty of God’s handiwork.
We had a perfect autumn day!
For us, the scenic route means traveling through Washington’s central scablands/Columbia Basin. There is a whole lot of geologic science here going back to the ice age. Driving through this coulee includes Blue Lake, Lake Lenore, and Dry Falls…the photos that I am presenting to you in this post.
The way we experience the world around us is a direct reflection of the world within us. – Gabrielle Bernstein
A healthy social life is found only when, in the mirror of each soul, the whole community finds its reflection, and when, in the whole community, the virtue of each one is living. – Rudolf Steiner
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Dry Falls and Grand Coulee Dam
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What a fantastic scenic route and the light was perfect for photography. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you, Allison! I sure couldn’t have asked for better travel weather! I love that area! 🙂
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Pretty, in a stark way. So different from the Eastern side of the country.
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Different from the western side as well. As in the coast.😉
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You can really see the prehistoric history thru there. I can just picture dinosaurs roaming around 🙂
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I can picture them too, Sharon! 🙂
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Laura, not familiarized .. bit checked, is that a region north west from Seattle? This scenery looks breathtaking!
Thanks for sharing these pictures!
Pure nature!
Happy ongoing December
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Head east from Seattle, towards the middle of the state, Eva…towards Grand Coulee Dam. Scablands aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I never tire of it! Happy December to you as well! 🙂
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That is just stunning! I can see why you would take the scenic route!
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I don’t normally catch good light through here, since it is a few hours away from where I start my journey, but I was definitely blessed on this day! 🙂
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Wow – I take the scenic route as often as I can and avoid the interstate too! Thank you for sharing.
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So much more to see and a lot less hustle and bustle when one takes the scenic route! 🙂
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