We’re driving the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway and Tour Route. Lots of lakes on this route and we’re stopping at the second lake on this cloudy, chilly day. Glad I’ve got a jacket with me! This one is Sparks Lake. We’re driving down to the boat ramp.

There are a gazillion people at Devils Lake camping and hiking. Some of these folks are very serious about this hiking and back country camping.

As we were driving along there was a sign “Beach”. Both Connecticut ocean girls said, in unison, “beach?” we turned around and drove down to the not-quite-sandy (and fairly rocky) beach on Elks Lake.

Lava Lake Lodge Store is just about sold out. They’ll close in about a week. We didn’t find anything that resembled a treasure, so we didn’t hasten their closure.

There might have been some osprey at Osprey Observation point, but we didn’t find the place. Meanwhile, I’m very happy I brought my jacket with me. It’s about 45 degrees with occasional sprinkles.

At South Twin Lakes, Nina found the pine cones she needs for the women at the prison to make Thanksgiving ‘turkey’ centerpieces. That was a good find.

LaPine has a couple of small restaurants. We picked Cindy’s Kitchen for lunch. BLT for Linda, burger for Nina, and chicken strips for me. Verdict? The food was very good. I’m sufencified.

Time to post this!