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Chinook Pass view: Festival of Leaves

I took this picture of a Chinook Pass view in September. Chinook Pass is east of Mount Rainier on Highway 410 in Washington State. It was a beautiful, sunny weekend day. The parking lot was full, and there were many cars parked beside the main road.

Festival of Leaves

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Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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