Lower Fork

 

On a nice fall day, my family enjoyed a peaceful fall drive to see some colorful falling leaves. Thankfully, my husband grew up in rural Whatcom County and was able to take us on some back roads that I never knew existed.  We crossed the Nooksack river a few times.

The Nooksack's North Fork

We found this resting spot on the banks of the Nooksack River after a short walk down the Horseshoe Bend Trail from our campsite last weekend.

Nooksack Falls

Daisies sway in the spray from Nooksack Falls.

Everybody's Store

Tucked in a valley along the south fork of the Nooksack River, Everybody's Store is a a throwback to a simpler time. A foodie's destination in what looks like an old gas station on the side of the highway, it's stuffed with unique cheeses, wine and all kinds of funky knick-knacks and crafts. When the proprietor slid our sandwiches across the deli counter they reminded me of the kind of sandwich Dagwood might have made.

Sandbags

the waters have receded...
for now.

A Very Mediocre Sunset, but a Great Evening

Not magnificent, nor glorious. I will not be remembering the brilliance of this sunset in the years to come. What I will remember from this evening: great friends, champagne, laughter, and more laughter... which is better than even the most beautiful sunset.

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Ripple Effect

like a wizard's wand

plopped in the river

this twig is trying

to part the waters