Since we were already in Seattle, we took a day trip down to Mount Rainier National Park.
We went in the Mowich Lake entrance, one of the lesser-used parts of the park which we hoped would have fewer people. Success!
We played in the woods and the snow for several hours, enjoying commanding views of Rainier’s peaks and the lush green vegetation.
Welcome to the Park
Welcoming us into the park through the Mowich Lake entrance.
Epiphytes
Long strands of moss hang from this pine
Babbling Brook
There is no shortage of water and lush greenery within the park
I Stand Alone
Beautiful flowers are everywhere you look
Taking It In
Spending a moment of awe looking at the glaciers
Through the Snow
Colette works her way through the snow at Spray Park
Massive and Not-So-Massive
Colette is dwarved by the massive pines
Moving On Up
Hiking through the forest
Goofiness
Sometimes ya just gotta be goofy
The Mountain is Out
"The Mountain is Out" is a local saying for when Rainier is visible and not all clouded over.
