North Cascades Hwy Opens

After a long and snowy winter the North Cascades Hwy has opened. 50 foot drifts are quickly melting but a lot of "winter" recreation still exists. We snowshoed to the Washington Pass overlook, played in the open meadows and were entertained by snowboarders and skiers challenging the avalanche chutes on Liberty Bell & Cutthroat Mt. Along the way both out and back we stopped for dramatic views and pleasant walks at some of the numerous natural and man-made attractions along this fascinating and unique highway. Sadly we departed but with many ideas for more safe "winter" outings while the snow lasts.