Motorcycling through the Snoqualmie Valley

On a nice day, there is no place finer than the Pacific Northwest.  So when the sun comes out, so does our motorcycle.  One of our favorite rides is the one through the back roads to Snoqualmie.

We took Machias Road into Snohomish, and then along River Road into Monroe.  Although a bit hazy, we could see the whole Cascade Range on the far side of the valley.  The road is dotted with old barns, farms, nurseries, and the occasional McMansion.

We traveled through Monroe, and then out toward Duvall,

along another scenic road. This is high rock, just outside Monroe.

 Many nurseries dot the landscape

between Monroe and Duvall.

Into Duvall, a town full of interesting buildings

and neat shops,

where we saw this unique vehicle.

Down through the valley where we saw more old barns,

more farms,

and our lunch destination, Remlinger Farms.

Unfortunately, the restaurant doesn't open for lunch until June 22, so we continued on into Fall City, where we ate at the Fall City Roadhouse.

I had really excellent clam chowder and green salad.

Then we wound up to Snoqualmie, past the falls, where we didn't stop on this trip.

Past the railroad museum,

and on to our final stop at Snoqualmie Casino, where we donated $40 to the tribe.

Lovely September in Washington

After the longest wait for summer that I can remember, suddenly, we have our first string of 10 days of 80+ temperatures in September, extending our swimming season and our motorcycle riding season.

After a fun day with Tyler and his family, Ron and I took the motorcycle for another shirtsleeve ride on Sunday.

First stop, Ixtapa, our favorite Mexican food chain.  This restaurant in Duvall offers dining on the outdoor patio.  Why would anyone sit inside on a day like this?

Beautiful flowers all along the highway in the Snoqualmie valley between Carnation and Fall City.

Its the perfect time to visit Remlinger Farms - fun for the whole family, good food, farm fresh veggies.

Back through Monroe, where many people were enjoying the beach at the city park on the Snohomish River.