This small tunnel was part of the old road leading to the Sehome Arboretum viewpoint. It is just large enough for a Model T to squeeze through.

South of downtown is Western Washington University. The campus is modern and has a beautiful location among the hills. Driving up, down and around all the hills tired us out … we could only imagine the energy and great physical shape of the students (especially the shape of the co-eds! — Danny). With the promise of a spectacular view from the Sehome Arboretum, we dove up the hill and then took a short hike to the viewing tower. Upon arrival it was disappointing to find the 180 degree view of the city and marina partially concealed by a thick blanket of trees.

When we read that Chuckanut Drive was one of the most scenic stretches of road in northwestern Washington we were ready to roll. This old road (completed in 1896) lived up to its reputation as a narrow, twisty bit of pavement chiseled from the side of the Chuckanut Mountains (these mountains rise literally straight out of the water). From 1913 to 1931, Chuckanut Drive was part of the Pacific Highway ... stretching from San Diego to Vancouver. Although the road clings to the shoreline of Chuckanut and Samish bays, the views of the San Juan Island and rugged coastline were mostly obscured by dense woods. Next visit we will take the time to explore Larrabee State Park (oldest in Washington) and linger for one of the fabled sunsets.

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