The hiking in Washington is so choice. I highly recommend it if you have the means.
It was a beautiful day and I didn't have the schedule flexibility for a big hike. I thought about going to the beach, but with the summit of Rainier being clear and the alpine flora in bloom, I set out to get some great views of the huge volcano that sneaks up on me everywhere I go. No matter how many times I catch a glimpse of it (usually from the highway) it never fails to impress. I went for a short hike atop Chinook Pass (5430') on the eastern side of Mt Rainier National Park.
I hope I'm going the right way.
It appears that way.
Setting out on the trail. Dude, where's the trail? Where's the trail, dude?
Neither the trail nor Rainier, but it's purrty.
Also purrty.
Ahh, yes. The alpine flora. Here's one thing I came to see. (Unfortunately the screen on my camera is broken, so I couldn't adjust the settings to get any good shots. http://www.vftt.org/forums/images/icons/icon9.gif)
It was a beautiful day and I didn't have the schedule flexibility for a big hike. I thought about going to the beach, but with the summit of Rainier being clear and the alpine flora in bloom, I set out to get some great views of the huge volcano that sneaks up on me everywhere I go. No matter how many times I catch a glimpse of it (usually from the highway) it never fails to impress. I went for a short hike atop Chinook Pass (5430') on the eastern side of Mt Rainier National Park.
I hope I'm going the right way.
It appears that way.
Setting out on the trail. Dude, where's the trail? Where's the trail, dude?
Neither the trail nor Rainier, but it's purrty.
Also purrty.
Ahh, yes. The alpine flora. Here's one thing I came to see. (Unfortunately the screen on my camera is broken, so I couldn't adjust the settings to get any good shots. http://www.vftt.org/forums/images/icons/icon9.gif)
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