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Schroder
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PostWed Jan 19, 2011 7:26 pm 
I headed up to Oyster Dome today to take advantage of this weather break. Starting from Chuckanut Drive, I climbed the PNT directly to the Dome then over to Lily Lake, the upper trail to Lizard Lake, back on the railroad grade to Lily and then down Max's Shortcut to the Samish Overlook, where I arrived just at the moment a hang-glider was taking off. The trail was surprisingly dry, except for the usual muddy spots around the streams. There was no snow on the trail but a dusting on the trees at the top. There was a trace of snow on the ground between Lily and Lizard Lakes requiring some caution on the bridges. I was enjoying a great view at the top when I reached for my camera and the clouds slammed in.
view at the top of Oyster Dome
view at the top of Oyster Dome
Creek from Lily Lake
Creek from Lily Lake
Lily Lake
Lily Lake
Lizard Lake
Lizard Lake
Stream out of stump
Stream out of stump
this blue patch followed me all day
this blue patch followed me all day
Samish Overlook
Samish Overlook
Edward R. Murrow's birthplace
Edward R. Murrow's birthplace
Samish Overlook toward Anacortes
Samish Overlook toward Anacortes
I met about a dozen people on the trail during the day. As I approached the overlook, the sun came out & was in my face all the way down to the car. The sunset was spectacular, but naturally my point-n-shoot camera battery was dead.

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PostWed Jan 19, 2011 11:18 pm 
Quite a difference in 10 days. Most of the snow is gone. Nice day for a trip on Blanchard Hill.

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PostFri Jan 21, 2011 9:43 pm 
I've experienced that same curious camera/cloud interaction. Some sort of quantum explanation I fancy. dizzy.gif Anyway, redemptive photos of a familiar place, reminding me it has been too long since my last visit. Thanks Schroder. Your battery is dead; long live your battery!

http://david-inscho.smugmug.com/ The key to a successful trip is to do the planning during work hours. -- John Muir “My most memorable hikes can be classified as 'Shortcuts that Backfired'.” --Ed Abbey
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PostSat Jan 22, 2011 9:12 am 
Beautiful picture of the lake. Have seen TR but never been. thanks for reminding I need to get up there. L

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PostSat Jan 22, 2011 6:41 pm 
Murrow actually born in N.C. Parents moved to Blanchard when he was 6.

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