Mt Rainier NP
Oct 3, 2021 07:57:22 #
Mt Rainier was on our bucket list and as many times we've traveled to Seattle and Whidbey Island, never made it, now we 'Got It.' 
filling up that National Parks Passport. However we were worried about fire & smoke on our trip to Mt Rainier a few weeks ago however most of the fires were east of the park and our issue looked like it was going to be weather.
Spent an entire day in the park hoping for a better day than the previous day where the top of the mountain was barely visible. Morning fog & rain and cool. We drove around and visited many of the sites including Paradise, walked a few trails and after about 8 hours, it was looking like we would never see the mountain. Although clear and sunny in many directions, the mountain was always bathed in clouds and fog. As we were leaving in the afternoon, the mountain appeared and what a beautiful sight it was. Here are just a few, best in download....Cheers
PS, and if I happen to see an interesting courthouse, I always stop and take a photo, just love the old architecture of these buildings throughout America.
filling up that National Parks Passport. However we were worried about fire & smoke on our trip to Mt Rainier a few weeks ago however most of the fires were east of the park and our issue looked like it was going to be weather.Spent an entire day in the park hoping for a better day than the previous day where the top of the mountain was barely visible. Morning fog & rain and cool. We drove around and visited many of the sites including Paradise, walked a few trails and after about 8 hours, it was looking like we would never see the mountain. Although clear and sunny in many directions, the mountain was always bathed in clouds and fog. As we were leaving in the afternoon, the mountain appeared and what a beautiful sight it was. Here are just a few, best in download....Cheers
PS, and if I happen to see an interesting courthouse, I always stop and take a photo, just love the old architecture of these buildings throughout America.
Arriving from the East on Rte 12, hoping for a better view the next day
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Narada Falls
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Valley below Paradise Lodge, from the loop road
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Finally as we were leaving, the mountain appeared....Whoa!!!
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Met a couple of friends along the way including this Marmot and her pup.
Road (path) guard reminding everyone to stay on the paths.
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Narada Falls form an upper road
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Columbia County Court House Dayton, WA
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nimbushopper wrote:
Outstanding set!
Thanks N-H, most appreciated
Oct 3, 2021 08:15:01 #
tcthome wrote:
Some nice views.
Some nice views.Thank you TC, there were some really beautiful views out there...
Oct 3, 2021 08:17:30 #
Blaster34 wrote:
Mt Rainier was on our bucket list and as many time... (show quote)
Nice scenary and good shots.
Oct 3, 2021 08:25:47 #
reguli wrote:
Nice scenary and good shots.
Thank you very much, Jorge....
Oct 3, 2021 08:27:24 #
Oct 3, 2021 08:31:05 #
Blaster34 wrote:
Mt Rainier was on our bucket list and as many time... (show quote)
I enjoyed these images, we walked up that mountain several years ago.
Oct 3, 2021 08:46:30 #
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Oct 3, 2021 09:22:13 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
We spent a day driving around the mountain and never saw it once. 😉😉
Oct 3, 2021 09:37:52 #
Blaster34,
Good things come to those who wait. Your patience and perseverance paid off. You have some very nice pics here.
Arca
Good things come to those who wait. Your patience and perseverance paid off. You have some very nice pics here.
Arca
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