When traveling in a target-rich environment for photography, be prepared to immediately take a photo. This is always a good axiom to remember.
On a return trip from the Yakima area via Cougar, I was treated to blue skies and sunshine.
I was also treated to Mountain Sheep, Elk and beautiful views of the glaciated mountains of Goat Rocks, early morning light on Mt. Rainier and close-up views of Mt. St. Helens.
Before beginning the drive, I put a telephoto lens on the DSLR. Now I was prepared for anything.
Besides getting some nice photos along the way, I had the privilege of seeing some of the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Cow Roosevelt Elk

Lenticular clouds forming above Goat Rocks

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep enjoying a taste of the highway

Mt. St. Helens (visible ash blowing from a small avalanche)

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep on the run

Early morning light on Mt. Rainier

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep safe and sound

Mt. St. Helens
Those bighorn sheep are usually elusive. Great photos!
Thanks Melinda. I don’t spot Bighorn Sheep often.