Photo: Tree Swallow by Mick Thompson

Meet at 7:30 AM at the Lake Stevens Transit Center next to Target (9601 Market Place) just east of Highway 9 (please come prepared to carpool), OR meet the group at 9:30 AM at the Big Four Ice Caves picnic area. Big Four is on the Mountain Loop Highway, about 14 miles beyond the Verlot Ranger Station (for details, search online). From Lake Stevens, we will make a few stops along the Mountain Loop Highway and then bird the Big Four area before enjoying our annual picnic buffet lunch. Bring something to share, and any needed serving utensil. Beverages, plates and eating utensils provided.

Trip leader: Bruce Bohmke (425-830-6146)