Postcards from a Fall Road Trip

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Susanne Swanson

For our anniversary this year – 38 years in case you wondered – we set out for a road trip across the North Cascades where the best stop is at Washington Pass for a look at Liberty Bell in burnished bronze, adorned with evergreens and golden larches.

On the other side are tiny towns in wide open spaces including Winthrop, a perfect place to stop for the night, situated at the intersection of two rivers, and all dressed up for fall.

I’ll have more to tell in future posts, but this will do for now.

For Travel with Intent, Six Word Saturday.

-Susanne

Category: TravelTags: #SixWordSaturday, nature photography, North Cascades, Road trip, Six Word Saturday, Travel, winthrop

28 Comments on “Postcards from a Fall Road Trip”

beetleypete
October 10, 2020

At least it was dry. Day 17 of constant rain here. I am borderline suicidal!
Best wishes, Pete.
- Susanne Swanson
  October 10, 2020
  
  We managed to escape a storm at home by hitting the road. So far so good!!
restlessjo
October 10, 2020

Wonderful scenery 🙂 🙂
- Susanne Swanson
  October 10, 2020
  
  Thanks so much. 😊 Fall is the best time to travel the appropriately named North Cascades Scenic Highway!
Jesper, The Biveros Effect
October 10, 2020

Nice photos, really nice that road trips are still a possibility. 🙂
- Susanne Swanson
  October 10, 2020
  
  Thank you. I’m happy that road trips are still a safe way to travel.
catladymac
October 10, 2020

Thanks for taking us along ! Happy anniversary – and many more ~
- Susanne Swanson
  October 10, 2020
  
  Thank you so much!😊
Catwoods
October 10, 2020

Happy Anniversary!! What marvelous scenery!
- Susanne Swanson
  October 10, 2020
  
  Thank you so much! 😊
Elizabeth
October 10, 2020

Here’s hoping that you will be able to cruise for your 40th!
- Susanne Swanson
  October 10, 2020
  
  Yes! Sounds like a plan. 😊
sustainabilitea
October 10, 2020

Looks like a great road to take in many seasons.

janet
- Susanne Swanson
  October 10, 2020
  
  Its beautiful in all seasons, though the road over the pass closes in the winter.
  - sustainabilitea
    October 10, 2020
    
    I wondered if it did.
Graham
October 10, 2020

That’s a lovely drive to take with great scenery. Ironically, I most often visited the Methow Valley to cross country ski, when that highway was closed. When I drove over in the summer, it was always a bit strange to see the real landscape because I was so used to seeing everything blanketed in white.
- Susanne Swanson
  October 10, 2020
  
  Yes it really is a wonderful drive. I’ve never been to the Methow Valley in the winter. I bet it’s beautiful then too.
  - Graham
    October 10, 2020
    
    It’s the proverbial winter wonderland, and the skiing is great, too.
Peg
October 11, 2020

Happy anniversary! Such beautiful scenery, need to put that on my to-go-to list!
- Susanne Swanson
  October 11, 2020
  
  Thanks so much! It’s well worth the drive. 😊
johnrieber
October 11, 2020

What a great trip and beautiful photos as well!
- Susanne Swanson
  October 11, 2020
  
  Thanks John! Every day has been gorgeous!
Alive and Trekking
October 11, 2020

Stunning area! Can’t wait to read more 🙂
- Susanne Swanson
  October 11, 2020
  
  Thanks so much. It kept getting better and better!
seriouslyseekinganswers
October 11, 2020

Happy anniversary!
- Susanne Swanson
  October 11, 2020
  
  Thanks so much! 🙂
nanasworldweb
October 12, 2020

Happy anniversary! 🥰 As usual your photos are awesome! I notice they had masks on the cowboy silhouettes too😷
- Susanne Swanson
  October 12, 2020
  
  Thanks you so much! And yes, everyone in masks even the silhouettes! Tis the season! 😉