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Central Washington Scablands

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.

Blue Lake Central Washington Scablands

*Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look!

Central Washington Scablands

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!

Lake Lenore Central Washington Scablands

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.

Lake Lenore Central Washington Scablands

Central Washington Scablands

Lake Lenore Central Washington Scablands

Central Washington Scablands

Blue Lake Central Washington Scablands

Blue Lake Central Washington Scablands

Blue Lake Central Washington Scablands

Dry Falls Central Washington Scablands

Dry Falls Central Washington Scablands

See the world around you!

Dry Falls and Grand Coulee Dam

Did you know that Dry Falls in Washington State is ten times the size of Niagara?  Yup…Dry Falls is the largest waterfall in the world.  That is, it was the largest waterfall in the world; now it is extinct, but still impressive to see.

My sisters, hubby and I have a Dad Day once a year, where we take him on a day trip, and this year we took him to Dry Falls and Grand Coulee Dam.

Clicking on the photos will give you a closer look.

 

Grand Coulee Dam is the largest dam in the United States.  We happened to be the last tour of the season.

A fire this summer burned the surrounding hills.

The spillways were not open this day, but still fun to look down from the top of the dam.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Lake behind the Grand Coulee Dam.

I  encourage you to take day trips and explore the countryside where you live.  If you can, take your Dad too!