irish1185
irish1185 t1_j9zhfwn wrote
Reply to comment by Xbalanque_ in Westbound view on I-90 near Cle Elum this morning. I’m new to WA, can someone identify this mountain please? It was to the north-west of where I stopped to take the picture by Row30
Thanks, that makes sense. I've only ever seen Dragontail from the other side facing south.
irish1185 t1_j9wdl19 wrote
Reply to Westbound view on I-90 near Cle Elum this morning. I’m new to WA, can someone identify this mountain please? It was to the north-west of where I stopped to take the picture by Row30
I believe that is Mount Stuart with Dragon tail being just to the right of it. The Stuart range (Enchantments as they are also known) is home to Mount Stuart, the second highest non-volcanic peak in the state. Great view just north of Cle Elum from either I-90 or up US 97.
irish1185 t1_j9pod1a wrote
Reply to comment by Ltownbanger in Our trout and salmon are hugely important to our diverse and unique ecosystems here in Washington. Check out the work of one citizen scientist, Bill McMillan, to see how big a difference one person can make! by HorrorVacuiVicta
Its local-ish to me and its still confusing, haha.
irish1185 t1_j9plcoo wrote
Reply to comment by Ltownbanger in Our trout and salmon are hugely important to our diverse and unique ecosystems here in Washington. Check out the work of one citizen scientist, Bill McMillan, to see how big a difference one person can make! by HorrorVacuiVicta
https://washingtontu.org/chapters/three-rivers-109/ It's the Bellevue/Issaquah eastside chapter.
irish1185 t1_j9lnc7z wrote
Reply to Our trout and salmon are hugely important to our diverse and unique ecosystems here in Washington. Check out the work of one citizen scientist, Bill McMillan, to see how big a difference one person can make! by HorrorVacuiVicta
A solid group, that makes a big difference on keeping our waterways clear (through stream work, but also barrier assessments). Everything is connected in the ecosystems of the Northwest and the salmon (other fish as well) have an impact on more than most people are aware of.
irish1185 t1_iyncnsp wrote
Sushi Spott in Everett was good. I also really liked Wild Wasabi in Lynnwood. The sushi tower there is pretty tasty.
irish1185 t1_irnd3b4 wrote
Reply to Where can I hike during winter? by oeren2
I feel like this is a good time for a reminder before we go into the Winter hiking season. Make sure you bring gear for changing weather conditions, dress in layers. Check the Northwest Avalanche Center https://nwac.us/ before you go out for updated conditions. And please let someone know where you are going and you are going to return (additionally a photo of what your gear looks like for the day, jacket, pack, etc.)
Now that being said, where in WA are you located, that helps with recommendations. There are a number or hikes labeled snowshoe on WTA.org and those would be good to look into for early winter before they get too deep (unless you want to snow shoe). I like some of the falls hikes when they ice over (Bridal veil and Mashel falls are cool looking). There are also hikes like Iron Horse and Iron goat that are covered in parts to survive avalanches when they were rail lines.
irish1185 t1_jaig3op wrote
Reply to Driving from Bellevue to Phoenix by Jolly_Cap7786
Twin Falls, ID is our usual first stop when we head to Moab. Twin falls is a days drive from Seattle/Everett. Might be a long one from Leavenworth but doable. We stop in Pendelton for lunch, but you could stop there for the night. I would avoid Baker City, agreed with the others, its interesting...