Before leaving Hingham I finally was able to get a picture of this sign. Massachusetts has one for each of their towns and it's such a kick to drive from one town to another and see this sign with date of settlement started. Hard to get pictures because you don't know where the town line begins and there is no place to pull over for a quick stop and picture. It's a bummer. On this one I was lucky enough after a month to be driving towards sign and 1st at stoplight with camera next to me. ha! All these towns are so historic and have some wonderful history. Too bad so many have been neglected. Roads are terrible in most places and some are really run down while others thrive.. just like anywhere. Just interesting observations. I was taken so much with Hingham because we lived there for 5 weeks and it was so CLEAN! Loved the manicured yards and over 1800 historic homes and some still in residence of 13 generations! That is something in this young country with so littl
While here at Chehalis took the day with best forecast and spent the day up at "the mountain"! Wow! The south side of mountain is really showing the bare rock. The glaciers are shrinking and it's quite noticeable. Took a little walk around and enjoyed Christine Falls, and Myrtle Falls and a picnic lunch. Can't help but think of my Mom as this was her favorite place. The wild flowers are about all gone but there was still some color. Best time of year is late July and August. The new visitor center in Paradise is very nice however thought the other lodge was nice too. Love these National Parks!
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