Camping Trip Along The Nooksack River
Mount Baker Wilderness Area, Snoqualmie National Forest


Our First Family Camping Trip
Destination: Silver Fir Campground

The Front Gate Of Silver Fir Campground... Looks Like Rain

Our Seclude Silver Fir Reserved Campsite... Number 11

Drew Is NOT A Happy Camper!
(realization there is no TV or Computer sinks in...)

Nooksack River From Our Campsite... Looking Upstream

Nooksack River From Campsite... Looking Downstream

Drew Shows Off Our Columbia Squall Ridge Tent... Home Away From Home

Campground Well Water... Hand Pump Is A Challenge For Newbie Campers

Finding A Dry Spot... This Was Drew's Favorite Rock To Sit Upon

At Last, Drew Finally Becoming One With The Wilderness...

This Old Growth Stump Was Found In Our Camp Site "Living Room"


A Visit To Nooksack Falls

Looking Up The Cascading River Leading To The Falls...

View Showing The Top Of Nooksack Falls

Nooksack Falls and the North Fork Far Below

At Nooksack Falls... This Geocache Was Found After A Long Search!


To The Top Of Mount Baker

Heading Up Into The Clouds... A Steep And Scenic Drive

Heather Standing At Entrance To Heather Meadows... Just Below Snow Line

Arriving At The Famed Mount Baker Ski Resort... Without Skiers

Sign At Parking Lot Of Mount Baker Ski Resort
Ski Area reported 1,140 inches (95 feet) of snowfall for the 1998-99 season!

Of Course, Drew Just Couldn't Resist Playing In The Snow!

View Showing Just Part Of Heather Meadow.... Still Covered In Snow


Horseshoe Bend Trail

Standing At The Trailhead... and It's Still Raining

Enjoying The View Along The River...

A Fine Walk Down This Beautifully Maintained Trail

Seemed Surprised The Camera Flash Actually Worked!

Another Successful Geocache Found!


Boyd's Creek Interpretive Trail

A Short Walk Along The Boardwalk, Complete With Nature Guide Signs

Boyd's Creek Bed, Perfect Natural Fish Hatchery

All Waypoints Found... On Way To Final...

Yet Another Successful Geocache Found!


Back At Silver Fir Camp Site

An Evening Enjoying Fresh, Hot Popcorn With Mom...

Drew Thinks Dad Is Hogging Too Much Of The Popcorn!

Truly A Wonderful Family Night By A Wilderness Campfire....

June 13th to 16th, 2007