Winthrop and Washington Pass
Di is checking out the view at Washington Pass, WA.
Washington State Road Trip
Photo Essay
There was no time to build up expectations for our Washington State road trip, and yet we came away positively surprised. We crossed the border in Osoyoos and had a no-fuss overnight stay in an affordable motel in Oroville.
After a solid oatmeal breakfast and coffee at a cozy diner, we hit Hwy 20, not really knowing what to expect. We have crossed the mountains to the Lower Mainland many times but never traveled this route via Winthop
Winthrop, Washington Pass, Rainy Lake, and Ross Lake
The first stop was in Winthrop, a western-themed town. Washington Pass took our breath away with several viewpoints and a stunning short hike right off the highway.
The hike into Rainy Lake was a bit longer than expected but certainly worthwhile. Ross Lake was a spectacle as well. We continued onto Bellingham where we spent another night before returning to Vancouver.
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The photos in this article are made using a Fujifilm X-Pro2. Lenses: XF 14mm f/2.8 R - XF 23mm f/1.4 R - XF 35mm f/2 R WR - XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR (links to my camera and lens reviews). Editing was done in Lightroom. I used Fujifilm Acros film simulation for the photos in this post.
