Well, that was good, clean fun. Indeed, there is quite a variety of stones in the lower stretches, very interesting. I could do without some of the dramatic music, but your dogs are fun. Just the sound of the creek and your commentary are good for me. I like the details you share, such as the topo and geology maps and satellite images, and your lack of ego too. It looks like a seriously healthy forest in your area. Stay true to your style, it's a refreshing change from lots of the garbage on the tube.
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Yes, the Wenatchee river drainage is part of the Columbia river drainage. However, my understanding is that the flood basalts that cover much of central Washington did not make it up the Wenatchee river. The basalt in the river here may be from some older volcanic activity during or before the building of the Cascades. I have much more exploring to do starting next summer.
@lifearoundcashmere-hz5rq the granite outcrop north of the Wenatchee river may not have always been there. Basalt from Columbia basin could have pushed west .
Nice Paul, keep up the good work!
Cashmere is a great place. And yes I have walked along the river there too!
Well, that was good, clean fun. Indeed, there is quite a variety of stones in the lower stretches, very interesting. I could do without some of the dramatic music, but your dogs are fun. Just the sound of the creek and your commentary are good for me. I like the details you share, such as the topo and geology maps and satellite images, and your lack of ego too. It looks like a seriously healthy forest in your area. Stay true to your style, it's a refreshing change from lots of the garbage on the tube.
Thank you for caring enough to leave a comment. Will consider the music note. More to come...
The basalt is probably from the Columbia River drainage. Or Pashastin Creek
Hi. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Yes, the Wenatchee river drainage is part of the Columbia river drainage. However, my understanding is that the flood basalts that cover much of central Washington did not make it up the Wenatchee river. The basalt in the river here may be from some older volcanic activity during or before the building of the Cascades. I have much more exploring to do starting next summer.
@lifearoundcashmere-hz5rq the granite outcrop north of the Wenatchee river may not have always been there. Basalt from Columbia basin could have pushed west .