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Mount Rainier Part 2

Posted on October 13, 2021 | 15 comments

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

*Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look!

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

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

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.

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

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

Stay safe. Stay healthy.

See the world around you!

Mount Rainier Part One

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Mount Rainier

Posted on October 12, 2021 | 16 comments

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

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!

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!

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

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

Stay safe. Stay healthy.

See the world around you!

To be continued…

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Mt. Rainier Vacation Day 3

Posted on October 16, 2018 | 3 comments

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

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

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

This guy was the main attraction for guests.

Narada Falls is one gorgeous place!

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

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

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

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

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.

The sun was warming some areas of the trail.

Other areas were still frosty from a chilly night.

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

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

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Mt. Rainier Vacation Day 2

Posted on October 15, 2018 | 5 comments

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

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When driving through Mt. Rainier National Park, one can stop and enjoy many roadside natural beauty areas without having to hike any great distance.

This waterfall is one of them. I wish I could remember which waterfall this is, but there are quite a few.

You can see how close to the road Hubby is. So if your legs are tired of hiking, simply take a drive and occasionally stretch your legs at one of the beautiful turnouts.

If you are up for a more challenging hike, there are lots to choose from. Hubby and I decided on the Rampart Ridge Trail. It is easily found from the lodge we stayed at…no driving to the trailhead.

There is a lot of switchback hiking up to the ridge.

The next photo doesn’t seem like much until one realizes just how high one has come. Way below is the lodge that we began our hiking from.

Once up on the ridge, the view opens up to reveal Mt. Rainier.

Upon descending the loop trail, the terrain is wetter and the forest floor changes.

Many of the trees are majestic giants.

Yours Truly enjoying her foray in the woods.

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Mt. Rainier Vacation

Posted on October 14, 2018 | 13 comments

I had a vacation from work, so Hubby and I packed up and visited the kids. I got a much needed family fix!

We also went to one of our favorite places to spend a vacation…Mt. Rainier. You can see a few photos from previous trips by clicking here and here.

This time, I am going to share a lot of photos, so this will be a picture heavy post. In fact, the next couple of blog posts will be picture heavy. My good camera bit the dust some time ago, and has never been replaced, but the pocket camera does a decent job.

There is no internet/cell service at Mt. Rainier, but visiting in October is well worth the disconnect from the rest of the world!