A not far away driving from home place in the mountains, I find this area pretty convenient when is open and available to be driven. I found out about this place after searching for a good not difficult place to hike with a lake view, and so found out about Picture lake. Once there, the adventure me kicked in and decided to explore and found out about this place. After being my 3rd time visiting, I loved coming during the fall. Colors are amazing and create a view show when looking around and better when colors are being reflected on the water. The hike it’s not as difficult to go down and back up, and I just found out that you can also loop around to have a better view of other places. Maybe, next time will enjoy even more when...
Read moreAfter winter, it feels like spring has arrived. I tried to visit Mt. Baker, but I couldn’t go all the way to the Artist Point parking lot due to road conditions. Instead, I started the trail from the overnight parking lot beyond the ski area. Even though it’s April, the weather dropped to minus 5 degrees Celsius, and it was snowing. However, as the sun began to shine, the dazzling snow-covered hills stretched endlessly, making it a fantastic...
Read moreEasy hike, definitely doable by kids as young as three. If you go down the trail past the bridge and away from the parking lot the trail goes on the side of a rock face where there is not much to walk on. The lake is below you; we held our children's hands during this part to ensure they didn't fall. Aside from navigating the narrow rock face part of the trail our entire time was easy and...
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