And a trip into eastern Washington includes crossing the Cascade Mountains, which on this morning found us driving through low-lying clouds.
Once on the other side, however, the terrain and climate changed dramatically.
We stopped for lunch in Yakima and spotted this grand old theatre.
Then we hit the road and finally reached our destination after three hours of driving: Toppenish, WA. Why Toppenish? Well, when we were considering possible daytrip destinations, I found this little town in an online touring guide. Toppenish is known for its 73 murals throughout the city, which seems like an ingenious use of art to me. You can read more about that project here and get a peek at just a few of the murals here:
On our way home we followed a PEACHES U-PICK sign into one of the many fruit orchards in that part of the country. As it turned out, there weren't many peaches left to pick or take photos of, but there were lots and lots of grapes and apples. I wonder when it will be time to change that sign?
Rather than going right back to the highway, Daddy toodled along a back road, assuring Mom and me that the road would eventually get us where we needed to go. I wasn't so sure, but there's really nothing you can do with this particular chauffeur but sit back and enjoy the ride. We happened upon some unusual looking fields that turned out to be filled with hops. There were acres and acres of lush green vines, along with a few bare fields that revealed the basic set-up.
I'm not exactly sure how hops become beer, but they smell very nice and look good enough to nibble on.
Lo and behold, our little back road did get us back to the highway, and after a while we arrived at our final destination: Roslyn, WA. If you were a Northern Exposure fan 15-20 years ago (how is it even possible that so many years have passed?), then you may remember that the show's exterior shots were filmed in Roslyn. It's a cute little town that would have been fun to visit a bit longer.
The Brick, site of many scenes from the show:
And a pretty church whose steeple I noticed from across town but don't remember seeing in the show:
By this point the sun was setting rapidly and we had only an hour or so to go before we reached the ferry dock.
We knew we were close to home when the blinding eastern Washington sunlight was replaced by cloudy skies filled with multiple shades of blues and purples.
I'd say this outing was definitely worth an early morning wake-up call. We saw some beautiful, wonderfully made things and enjoyed our day together. Thanks for being willing and able traveling partners, Mom and Dad, and thanks for always indulging my incessant picture taking. You're the best!
Through Him all things were made;
We stopped for lunch in Yakima and spotted this grand old theatre.
Then we hit the road and finally reached our destination after three hours of driving: Toppenish, WA. Why Toppenish? Well, when we were considering possible daytrip destinations, I found this little town in an online touring guide. Toppenish is known for its 73 murals throughout the city, which seems like an ingenious use of art to me. You can read more about that project here and get a peek at just a few of the murals here:
On our way home we followed a PEACHES U-PICK sign into one of the many fruit orchards in that part of the country. As it turned out, there weren't many peaches left to pick or take photos of, but there were lots and lots of grapes and apples. I wonder when it will be time to change that sign?
Rather than going right back to the highway, Daddy toodled along a back road, assuring Mom and me that the road would eventually get us where we needed to go. I wasn't so sure, but there's really nothing you can do with this particular chauffeur but sit back and enjoy the ride. We happened upon some unusual looking fields that turned out to be filled with hops. There were acres and acres of lush green vines, along with a few bare fields that revealed the basic set-up.
I'm not exactly sure how hops become beer, but they smell very nice and look good enough to nibble on.
Lo and behold, our little back road did get us back to the highway, and after a while we arrived at our final destination: Roslyn, WA. If you were a Northern Exposure fan 15-20 years ago (how is it even possible that so many years have passed?), then you may remember that the show's exterior shots were filmed in Roslyn. It's a cute little town that would have been fun to visit a bit longer.
The Brick, site of many scenes from the show:
And a pretty church whose steeple I noticed from across town but don't remember seeing in the show:
By this point the sun was setting rapidly and we had only an hour or so to go before we reached the ferry dock.
We knew we were close to home when the blinding eastern Washington sunlight was replaced by cloudy skies filled with multiple shades of blues and purples.
I'd say this outing was definitely worth an early morning wake-up call. We saw some beautiful, wonderfully made things and enjoyed our day together. Thanks for being willing and able traveling partners, Mom and Dad, and thanks for always indulging my incessant picture taking. You're the best!
Through Him all things were made;
without Him nothing was made that has been made.
John 1:3
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