Cascades Lake

Orcas Island is the location for Moran State Park.  It includes Cascades Lake which makes for a nice hike.  We extended the hike slightly to include some waterfalls but they will get a post of their own (or two).  In the low winter light, the lake looks really beautiful.  The trail brings you out in little bays but you are never too far from the water.  The trail is not along the shore and the terrain is a little steeper than you might expect but it is still a pretty simple hike.  Meanwhile, you get to enjoy the lovely views so it doesn’t feel like too much exertion at all.

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