Northeast of Rainier
As late winter turned to early spring, I took a trip along the northeast side of Rainier, hoping to photograph Federation Forest State Park, only to find out that, despite earlier assurances to the contrary, the park itself was closed and barricaded until April. Forced to scramble for a "Plan B," I wound up further south, at the Skookum Falls viewpoint. The falls themselves were barely running, but views along the White River and close-up shots of the granite cliff walls proved more worthwhile.
After finishing with "Plan B," it was on to "Plan C" -- on the drive up, I had noticed an attractive river (which turned out to be West Twin Creek) crossing under the highway. I was able to find a parking space on the narrow shoulder of the road and get this image, along with a few other forest shots, before a representative of the State Patrol showed up to inform me I wasn't allowed to park (or photograph) there. Oh, well...it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission, I guess.
As is my recent custom, here's the video of the shoot. Check it out!
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And for the first time, I was able to view the entire vlog and enjoy it immensely!
The other vlogs seemed to skip and pause a lot, which is very discouraging. I'm so glad I looked at this one!
Keep 'em coming!
...when you say my earlier vlogs "seemed to skip and pause a lot," did you mean actual technical glitches? Or did you just mean my presentation style was disjointed? Before I rush off to contact YouTube technical staff, I think I'd better find out if the bug was, shall we say, behind the camera.
It was technically glitchy. (Is that a word?) Lots of pauses with the little white circle in the middle of the screen, rolling around.
I was really happy not to see that this time!
But why in the world are you not allowed to photograph there? I can understand the no parking, but taking pictures? Is there a secret army base behind those trees or something? I can also understand why you didn't question The Man, but this has really got my curiosity up. Now I want to go there, hike in, and take pictures like crazy. 
I totally agree, no sense in pushing your luck. And he was just looking out for your safety, after all. But still, sounds like he was being a bully which was completely unnecessary. Picture taking not allowed! Yeah, right bucko. Oh well. Glad you got away with it and got the nice shots of some place few people will ever see. I appreciate it! 
