An Unbelievable Weekend

 

It is for a great many reasons that this past weekend stands out among the others. That being said, spending Saturday and some of Sunday in Eastern Washington proved to be truly amazing. The sun was out, the temperature was perfect, and the sky was populated with the most brilliant clouds I had seen in some time. The colors just seemed to pop more than usual. Good thing I had my trusty camera at my side.

The spot we picked for photos Sunday morning is called “Feathers”, but you won’t find any signs to point the way. Before Interstate 90 existed, road travelers used to traverse the “Vantage Highway” which connected Ellensburg to Quincy. The road ceased to exist when the Wanapum Dam was built in the Columbia River and flooded the part of the road that crossed the canyon. The obscure location known as “Feathers” exists on that old vantage highway, east of the Columbia River, and is not frequented by vehicles the way it once was. This makes it a brilliant space for camping, rock climbing, and photography. Several vertical, stand-alone rock formations shoot out of the ground parallel to one another. Each forms it’s own climbing wall. It’s an amazing sight, especially on a day like last Sunday. Below are the photos, enjoy!

 

- Elldub