Chuckanut

[Jameel Hyder]

The chuckanut drive is a nice detour from interstate 5 close to Bellingham WA. The drive overlooks Samish bay and view of the cascades. Often referred to as Washington's Big Sur. There are nice views along the drive.

The images below is from a drive some years ago.

C&C Welcome

 

[Ben Egbert]

Love that second one Jameel.

 

[AlanLichty]

Sweet views - especially the second one. Not a drive I have taken before but one that would appear to be quite worthwhile.

 

[JimFox]

I had to look at this if for no other reason to find out what a Chuckanut was.

This is a cool looking area, the misty mood of #1 is really cool looking, but of course the setting sun in #2 just can't be beat. #1 has a decidedly Hi-Key look to it, I wonder if that could be pushed even more in it?

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Love that second one Jameel.

Thanks Ben.

Sweet views - especially the second one. Not a drive I have taken before but one that would appear to be quite worthwhile.

Thanks Alan. That area is also home to oyster harvesting and if one enjoys that (I don't), there are places that serve them. Definitely a worthwhile side trip to make.

I had to look at this if for no other reason to find out what a Chuckanut was.

This is a cool looking area, the misty mood of #1 is really cool looking, but of course the setting sun in #2 just can't be beat. #1 has a decidedly Hi-Key look to it, I wonder if that could be pushed even more in it?

Thanks Jim. Pushing #1 to a high key is an interesting idea to explore.

 

[Alisa]

The second one is my favorite too!

 

[Jameel Hyder]

The second one is my favorite too!

thanks Alisa.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Two very nice images, Jameel. I really like that first one.

 

[Jim Dockery]

Nice shots Jameel. I love that drive, but there aren't many good view points. Have you ever gotten up to the overlook which is approached by dirt road from the east? Fantastic view down the Skagit Valley and out to the Islands from about 1,000 ft. up.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Nice shots Jameel. I love that drive, but there aren't many good view points. Have you ever gotten up to the overlook which is approached by dirt road from the east? Fantastic view down the Skagit Valley and out to the Islands from about 1,000 ft. up.

Thanks Jim. I haven't been there. Will try to check that out next time I am in the area.

 

[Jim Dockery]

Here's a map and directions.