Canoers and kayakers enjoying the Mercer Slough.
Paddling on the Mercer Slough.
Bluebells along the shore of Mercer Slough.
A great blue heron and a turtle enjoying each other's company on a log.
A steadfast turtle stays put after its companions scatter.
A drainage ladder along the banks of the Mercer Slough.
Emerging back into the sunlight under the 114th Avenue SE bridge.
A wide section of the slough rife with barely submerged logs.
Paddling toward a footbridge in Mercer Slough State Park.
Paddling toward the I-90 overpass.
An exit ramp towers above.
Under I-90, heading out to Lake Washington.
Paddling on Lake Washington.
Heading back in the waning light of the day.