Haystack Mountain by Mount Persis / 靠波斯山的草垛山
Haystack Mountain offers expansive views of the Skykomish River Valley when the weather is fair.
Within Washington State, U.S. Route 2 (US 2) connects the state’s western and eastern regions as a part of the state and the national highway systems. ~Wikipedia
Haystack Mountain offers expansive views of the Skykomish River Valley when the weather is fair.
Surprise Lake and Glacier Lake in Alpine Lakes Wilderness have long been a hikers' favorite.
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After yesterday's short trip, today, we visited Catkin Peak and McCall Mountain by Dirtyface Mountain.
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The pup and I visited Cascade Mountain's northern neighbor for a view do-over.