September 29th, 2009
This is a photo of the restrooms at an Oregon roadside rest stop. The sign above the “Closed” sign states “Go Oregon! Your stimulus dollars at work”. There wasn’t anybody working there and it appeared they hung the signs, placed a few cones around the area, locked the restrooms, then walked away. I know our government will spend our money wisely, but the scene did generate a few chuckles from people passing by. A gentleman that walked by as I was taking the picture said, “I think they blew the budget on the closed sign”.
August 29th, 2009
If you are a returning visitor then you will notice that the site has changed.
We are improving russman.com. The new site will provide a better interface, improved navigation, and additional options for viewing the photographic images.
The site’s content will continue to focus on our travels throughout the United States, with emphasis on the great outdoors, and the images that are found along the roads and trails.
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August 28th, 2009
This photo is of one section of the multi-tiered Bridal Veil Falls in Washington State.
Bridal Veil Falls is located east of Gold Bar, Washington. To get to the trailhead drive east on Highway 2 from Gold Bar, past milepost 35, then turn right on Mt. Index Road. Follow Mt. Index Road for a short distance, then turn right at the Lake Serene Trailhead parking area entrance.
The hike to Bridal Veil Falls is approximately four miles round trip. It can be combined with a trip to Lake Serene, which is longer and much more strenuous but worth the time and effort.
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August 28th, 2009
Lake Serene is a beautiful alpine lake nestled in the towering cliffs of Mt. Index near Gold Bar, Washington. Only 90 minutes east of Seattle, this trail can get quite busy on the weekends and I recommend hiking this trail mid-week.
This hike is fairly strenuous. Round trip is just under 8 miles with an elevation gain of 2,000 feet. Most of the gain is in the last two miles with numerous staircase steps. The trail is rocky, and
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August 12th, 2009
Washington State’s Wallace River is a tributary of the Skykomish River. It originates at Shaw Lake in the Ragged Ridge Mountain Range and flows through Wallace Falls State Park before joining the Skykomish River near Sultan, Washington.
This photo of the Wallace River was taken in Wallace Falls State Park within a
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August 12th, 2009
The two small falls in this photo are a short distance upstream from the Lower Wallace Falls in Washington State’s Wallace Falls State Park. The photo was taken from the picnic shelter at the Lower Falls viewpoint.
The Lower Falls, the first in a series of three major waterfalls located on the state park’s Woody Trail, is 1.8 miles from the trailhead. With the exception of several sets of swithbacks, the trail makes a gentle climb to the Lower Falls. Most people should
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August 12th, 2009
The view of Middle Wallace Falls is the highlight of the hike on the Woody Trail at Washington State’s Wallace Falls State Park, unless you spot a mountain lion or black bear.
The second in a series of three major falls, drops 265 vertical feet. It is located 2.1 miles from the trailhead and the last half mile between the Lower Falls and Middle Falls is considered moderately strenuous.
Spring runoff combined with a breeze to lift the mist and an
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July 18th, 2009
The IBMA and SPBMA award winning Dailey and Vincent, brought the crowd to its feet several times during their performance at the Darrington Bluegrass Festival.
The 33rd Annual Darrington Bluegrass Festival was
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