It was close to sunset when we left our place but made for some beautiful views of Mt Rainier on the way.
Arriving after dark and Anya’s excitement at staying in a ‘hotel’
Skamania Lodge on the border of WA and OR states where we were staying. I bought a last minute Groupon for this place and it was a pleasant surprise.
Next day on the Oregon side of the Columbia River, driving past the Beacon Rock on this chilly day. The rock is a natural formation that was leftover by a volcano.
On the Historic Columbia River Highway, that has views quite a few waterfalls, we stopped by really quick at the Latourell Falls. It was so cold and icy, specially for this area.
The beautiful scenic highway
And the famous Multnomah Falls. I have only seen photos of it in summer and so this semi-frozen version was very different from the image in my head.
Driving up to the Vista House for some gorgeous views of the area. It was crazy windy here, so we didnāt even get Anya out of the car and slipped out only to take some photos ourselves. Gorgeous though.
On the way back to the lodge that night, passing by the snow touched mountains and the views of the many frozen waterfalls and the city lights at dusk. I love how moody dusk time photos look.
Hanging out by the fireplace that night sipping our apple cider and hot cocoa, with Anya inventing her own games with Tumbling Towers and us talking about random things. (Those little bunny slippers my mom bought for her last winters in Pakistan)
Woke up early the next morning for some me-time with a view.
Next morning we woke up to some snow and checked out from the lodgeĀ as snowflakes fell all around us.
On the way back there was snow all along until we reached close to our home to Anyaās sadness
ALSO: REMINISCING OF ROAD TRIP MEMORIES // PHOTO STORIES FROM AROUND SEATTLE // PHOTO STORY OF THIS ROAD TRIP FROM LAST YEAR // PHOTO STORIES FROM AROUND PAKISTAN FROM OUR VARIOUS VISITS
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