Cascades

Drove into the Skykomish river valley for some day hiking. The water was flowing and falling for much of the day.

Up in the mountains, I reached Lake Serene.

Self portrait with Mount Index over my shoulder.

The feeling of freshness.

A panoramic from Heybrook Lookout fire tower.

Hairy trees.

Mount Rainier Intro

Welcome!

Picked my duffle bag up from the carousel, walked outside, met Justin, got in the car, and out of Seattle we went. It was a clear day, and toward Mt. Rainier we drove.

From the trail head of our Saturday hike up to Eagle and Chutla Peaks, Mount Rainier was booming.

Rainier National Park has much more to offer than the volcano.

After passing 7 or other main attraction worthy waterfalls, we came to Comet Falls on Sunday.

We saw a black bear in the distance.

He was probably eating huckleberries, just like me.