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Mount Rainier Part 2

The mountains are calling and I must go. – John Muir

Mount Rainier-Myrtle Falls

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Mount Rainier-marmot

Mount Rainier-marmot

Mount Rainier

You are not in the mountains. The mountains are in you. – John Muir

Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier

Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it. – Andy Rooney

Mount Rainier

Yes, indeed, I did see a bear. It is the tiny black spot above the m in my watermark in the above photo. I zoomed in to try to get a closer look for all of posterity but, alas, I did not succeed.

Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier-marmot

How hard to realize that every camp of men or beast has this glorious starry firmament for a roof! In such places standing alone on the mountain-top it is easy to realize that whatever special nests we make – leaves and moss like the marmots and birds, or tents or piled stone – we all dwell in a house of one room – the world with the firmament for its roof – and are sailing the celestial spaces without leaving any track. — John Muir

Mount Rainier-marmot

Mount Rainier

I hope you have enjoyed this walk with me…I know I did!

Mount Rainier

Stay safe. Stay healthy.

See the world around you!

Mount Rainier Part One

Mount Rainier

Of All The Fire Mountains Which Like Beacons, Once Blazed Along The Pacific Coast, Mount Rainier Is The Noblest. — John Muir

Mount Rainier

I was blessed with a vacation, so Hubby and I drove to the West Coast and spent the time visiting our son and his family. While there we went to Mount Rainier, one of my family’s most favorite visited spots. October may just be the best time to visit the mountain for she shines in Autumn splendor!

Mount Rainier

We drove early to Paradise, and the mountain was shrouded, but the clouds burned off fairly quickly. The mist was in and out all day, but the day was still wonderful!

Mount Rainier

If you like Autumn color, and like a post with lots of photos, then come and walk with me!

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Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier-chipmunk

Mount Rainier

Is it just me, or do you think of the Halloween Spirit when you look at the above photo?

Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier

Stay safe. Stay healthy.

See the world around you!

To be continued…

Mt. Rainier Vacation Day 3

This is my third and final post of my time at Mt. Rainier, and another picture heavy post.  For day one, click hereFor day two, click here.

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Reflection Lake and Narada Falls are two of those natural beauties that can be enjoyed by simply pulling into a turnout when taking a scenic drive, and stretching your legs a bit.

Mt. Rainier

On this day, the weather was wonderful, but there were clouds blocking the view of Mt. Rainier.

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Nevertheless, the lake was serene and full of fall color.

Mt. Rainier

This guy was the main attraction for guests.

Mt. Rainier

Narada Falls is one gorgeous place!  

Mt. Rainier

If you take the time to hike the trail, you can watch the water fall 168 feet!

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Early morning at the lodge…the sun has not penetrated the woods yet, but sunrise on the mountain is very pretty!

Mt. Rainier

Hubby and I drove back to Reflection Lake.  The mountain was out!

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However, the sun hadn’t warmed up the lake yet.  You can see frost and ice!

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It is October after all.  The mornings and nights are cold, and the days are shorter.  But the days are filled with azure blue skies and autumn color!

Our last hike was on the Snow Lake Trail.

Mt. Rainier

Mt. Rainier

The sun was warming some areas of the trail.

Mt. Rainier

Other areas were still frosty from a chilly night.

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Once up on a ridge, we could see the mountain.

Mt. Rainier

Mt. Rainier

Mt. Rainier

Mt. Rainier

Mt. Rainier

After that refreshing early morning hike, we took our last look at Mt. Rainier and headed home.

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