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On one of the scenic inlets of Puget Sound, nestled in the foothills above Port Susan on lands leased from the Tulalips'....a touch of heaven with grand old trees, buffalo, salmon , and State Park beaches lies a band of dedicated and full time RVers'...that's our lake and puget sound in the photo-
About 35 miles north and above seattle it's a breeze to run down for the side of life too !
If you're a full time RVer and a long time member of VT, hey send us an e-mail if you're heading into the area , we can have you in as a guest-

a 'National Treasure'

Mountain Loop Highway is in northwest Washington about 35 miles north/west of Seattle, west of Marysville.
The byway follows FSR 20 between Granite Falls and Darrington, a distance of 55 miles. From Granite Falls to Barlow Pass, the byway is a two-lane paved road. From Barlow Pass to the confluence of Sauk and Whitechuck rivers, a distance of 14 miles, the road is primarily a single-lane gravel road. The rest of the byway into Darrington is a two-lane paved road. The roads are suitable for all types of vehicles. Mountain Loop Highway is open year-round from Granite Falls to Silverton; the remaining portion is not maintained in winter
Mountain Loop Highway travels through the heart of Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The byway first travels across rural countryside dotted with farmland before climbing into dense forests. Scenic turnouts along the route provide views of the surrounding wilderness. Flowing alongside the byway from Granite Falls to Barlow Pass is South Fork of the Stillaguamish River. Once beyond the pass, South Fork of the Sauk River accompanies you until it reaches its parent river near Bedal Campground. From here on out its the Sauk River you'll see flowing beside you.

Opportunities for outdoor recreation are abundant. Several trails can be accessed from the byway. Many lead to the seclusion found in Boulder River Wilderness. Other trails take you to scenic viewpoints of the surrounding mountains. Numerous public http://www.camprrm.com campgrounds invite the byway traveler to stay awhile.
Verlot Campground has 26 campsites among trees near the Stillaguamish River. Gold Basin Campground has 94 sites; Turlo has 19. All three campgrounds have drinking water and comfort stations but no hookups. At Boardman Creek Campground, you'll find 18 sites along the river. There's good fishing for trout here. Nearby Red Bridge Campground has 16 sites. All the campgrounds are open May through September.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/recreation/activities/trails/mtnloop.shtmlTrail Guides on Mountain Loop Highway

Verlot Ranger Station

The Verlot Ranger Station, just 11 miles Granite Falls,on The Mountain Loop Highway & just past Robe Valley, is the entrance to the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie forest and has Public restrooms,interactive trails,maps of campgrounds and trails in the area.
Large parking lot with room to streach-cross the road to river camp and trails.

Forest Service Verlot Ranger Station, (360) 691-7791, Star Route, Granite Falls, WA 98252

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Not too bad yet

So,
this is how it gets in our neck of the woods...we have had a couple of mild winters,but are getting dumped on a little more this year...the photo is New Years Day '04-

Curious Raccoon

Have some interesting new neighbors who love to explore....