Mt. Rainier
July 31 & August 2, 2016
July 31 & August 2, 2016
| We tried to go to the Sunrise area, but the line of cars going there was backed up for miles. So instead we went toward Chinook Pass and that turned out to be a great place to explore all day. Many beautiful little lakes surrounded by lush meadows and all with fantastic views of the mountain. |
| Pasque flower heads |
| Grove of Patriarchs has huge ancient Western Red Cedars, Western Hemlocks, and Douglas Firs... and a very cool suspension bridge |
| Alpine Paintbrush |
| Heather |
| T and I hiked the 3.5 mile Naches Peak Loop |
| We visited the Reflection Lake and Paradise Area next |
| We ate dinner at the Mt. Rainier Railroad Dining Car To next part of trip - Mt. Saint Helens Back to La Wis Wis More photos here More about this area Back to Around Home Back to Tarol's Homepage |
| Todd is holding T on the bridge |
| Lupine everywhere! |
| Bear grass |
| This is the most glaciated peak in the Lower 48 |
| See the climbers? |
| Like Mother, like son - he loves maps |
