How tall is that tree? Hubby for scale.
The path down to Deception Pass Beach is steep, and lined with huge second-growth trees, both Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir. This is a Douglas Fir, and I included my husband for scale.
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Deception Pass Beach, waves and wind
This is Deception Pass Beach, in Washington State, from the path above. The current from the west is very fast and treacherous to boaters, but very beautiful. From here, you can see the entire coastline, whereas from the beach you can't see past the outcrop.
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Killer Current, Deception Pass, WA
Deception Pass State Park is on the Straits of Juan De Fuca, and there is a swift current moving from west to east under the Deception Pass Bridge. This video shows the speed of the current, as well as the incoming tide.
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What those kayakers in Leavenworth encountered downstream
The kayakers in Leavenworth will get to this big rock in the middle of the river, which makes its own "mini-rapids" right mid-stream.
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Kayakers on the Wenatchee River in Leavenworth, Washington
Once it gets to Leavenworth, the Wenatchee River widens and slows a bit. These kayakers put their boats in the water right as the river gets to the town, and float through town and on downstream.
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Wenatchee River, Tumwater Canyon, waterfall at disused hydroelectric dam
Just downstream from the calm water, the Wenatchee River flows over what used to be a hydroelectric dam, and is now a wide waterfall. June is still the Spring Flood, as you can see from the video. This is the Danger referred to in the previous video.
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Deceptively calm Wenatchee River
The Wenatchee River goes through Tumwater Canyon in Central Washington State, before it reaches the town of Leavenworth, Washington's Bavarian Village. This is the river, directly behind an obstruction-see the next video. Note the sign that appears at the end of this short video.
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On its Way to the Sea-II, Picnic Point Creek, Picnic Point County Park, Edmonds, WA
The creek flows through some seaweed "islands" on its way to Puget Sound. Birds drink from the fresh-water creek-we saw a Bald Eagle.
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On its way to the Sea-Picnic Point Creek, Edmonds, WA
Picnic Point Creek flows down into Puget Sound at Picnic Point County Park in Edmonds, Washington. Some little would-be engineers have attempted to dam the creek with rocks in at least two places.
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Snoqualmie Falls, Washington, Spring Flood, May 30, 2021
We visited Snoqualmie Falls over the weekend, and it was in full "spring flood" mode, with six separate smaller falls visible. See the awesome power of Nature. The information board states that 11,000 cubic feet per minute of water goes over the falls in spring flood.
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Hard Rain a-Gonna Fall
We had a downpour this morning, replenishing the garden which was pretty dry. I loved the way the raindrops splashed into the bird-bath. And my internal soundtrack was Bob Dylan.
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Fairy Falls, at Tumwater Falls Park in Olympia, Washington
The tiny waterfall down the green wall of rock, at the side of the Deschutes River. I thought I might see a fairy, showering behind one of the tiny cascades. The noise is made by Tumwater Falls behind me. Check out RushBabe49.com for a new post on the park.
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RushBabe's Rant #2, Where are plaintiff's lawyers when we need them? Sue the teachers unions!
Teachers Unions are ruining children's education in America, by refusing to return to classrooms. Parents should be banding together and suing the living daylights out of the Unions, for caring more about themselves than about the children they are supposed to be teaching.
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Tumwater Falls, on the Deschutes River in Olympia, Washington
The Tumwater Falls, Upper and Middle cascades. In the background is the old Olympia Brewery, whose motto was "It's the Water". Well, it is certainly the water here. Along the left side are 100-year-old fish ladders for the Chinook Salmon to use on their way upstream to spawn.
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It's Hypnotic-III Roiling waters
Tumwater Falls in Olympia, Washington; near the old Olympia Brewery. The water just downriver from an intermediate cascade, loud but hypnotic as you watch the water boiling up and over itself.
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This is America! Needles Highway, Custer State Park South Dakota #2
I recorded this from the front seat of our car, on the Needles Highway in South Dakota. There are new "needles" around every corner, and the view is pretty spectacular. One more benefit of a Ricochet membership-you get to meet great people and see new places with them.
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This is America! Needles Highway, Custer State Park, South Dakota #1
In September, 2020, we drove to and through South Dakota for a Ricochet Meetup. We spent the afternoon driving through Custer State Park, and around the Needles. The highway gives great views of the Needles, and if you look in the distance you can see Mount Rushmore.
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RushBabe's Rant Number One-Being Nagged about Covid rules
In the first RushBabe's Rant, I detail some situations that drive me crazy, being continually nagged and reminded about silly Covid precautions. I am sick to death of being reminded to wear a mask (after I've been fully vaccinated), social distance, etc.
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Hillsdale College Choir & Orchestra, Hallelujah Chorus Oct. 2019
In October of 2019, Hillsdale College in Michigan celebrated its 175th Anniversary, and dedicated its new Christ Chapel. The orchestra gave a concert in the new chapel, and the college had a surprise for the audience of alumni and supporters. Choir members were in the audience, and at the end of the concert, they trooped up and gave us a rousing rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah. Not a dry eye in the chapel. Hubby and I are endowing a music scholarship at Hillsdale, and this reminded us why.
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More Masha! Part Two, LIAC 2017, Maria Telechev in competition
The second half of Masha's award-winning program.
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More Masha! Maria Telechev at Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration, Part One
Here is Maria Telechev, two years later in 2017, again winning her competition. This young lady is enchanting, besides being an excellent accordion-player. Watch for Part Two...
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It's Hypnotic-II Ship's Wake
On the Crystal Serenity cruise ship, in the Pacific Ocean on the way to Alaska. I have always loved watching a ship's wake. It's hypnotic.
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It's Hypnotic-I Sun on the water
Taken from the deck of the Crystal Serenity cruise ship, July 2016, in the Pacific Ocean on the way to Alaska. The sun sparkles on the water, and it's hypnotic.
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Maria (Masha) Telechev and Friends at Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration 2015
This little accordion player is the daughter of Sergei Telechev, accordion pro. She competed in the Little Kids category, and blew them all away. She obviously has an excellent instructor!
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Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii, erupting, July 23, 2018
Video from the deck of cruise ship Crystal Symphony, around 9:00PM, from about 1-1/2 miles away. Commentary provided by the naturalist aboard. I took this video with my iPod Touch, which I found pretty amazing. We had to leave when the water got too warm-they use seawater to cool the ballast.
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