The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks)

The Ballard Locks is an interesting and very education experience. As a child I enjoyed going to the locks to watch the boats, of all varying shapes and sizes come and go. It is a place to experience and watch how true Seattle-ite's live and enjoy the beauty of the Puget Sound, bays, and Lakes. One of my favorite things to do as a child, was go down to the fish ladder and watch the huge Salmon on their journey. Above is a link to the locks...it can explain exactly how the Army Corp of Engineers handles, "boat traffic" in the Seattle area.

Crossing on the Evergreen Point floating Bridge. If you click on the photo to enlarge it, you can see Mt. Rainer.