solo kayaking in north cascades

restoring my soul

Recently, I have committed myself to pursue quiet solitude twice a year. Winter and summer, I try to get away from phones and work, to places of beauty and rest. This sanity time restores strength to my whole being.

ross lake summer 2014

In summer 2014, I explored and camped along beautiful Ross Lake. Beginning in Diablo Lake, I portaged to Ross Lake, and kayaked north as far as Boundary Bay, near the Canada border. I adventured through the haze from Eastern Washington fires, sun, rain, wind, and thunderstorms. It was a beautiful time.

Spencer campsite

devil's canyon (heaven's canyon really)

This little finger of Ross Lake is deep waters surrounded by steep cliffs. The air inside is cool. I noticed completely different plants and moss growing here.