Frozen Lake, Mt Rainier

Spent a lot of time at Mt Rainier this summer, here are some pics of trails we hiked.


Frozen Lake Loop Trail (3 mi/4.8 km)
Follow the Sunrise Nature Trail to the ridgetop, then head west on the Sourdough Ridge Trail. Return to Sunrise via the Wonderland Trail and Old Campground Trail.

iphone pics, darn, I don't think it shows the glacial blue green
I can't wait for the new iphone, maybe I'll get a gift! 8 megapixels!!

 I wasn't able to get all the trail, my phone battery died. It was a nice hike.

Mount Fremont Lookout Trail (5.6 mi/9.0 km)
Follow Sourdough Ridge Trail to the Mount Fremont Trail. This trail leads to a historic fire lookout with excellent views of Mount Rainier and its glaciers along the way.

At an elevation of 6,400 feet, Sunrise is the highest point that can be reached by vehicle at Mount Rainier National Park. In summer, mountain meadows abound with wildflowers. On clear days, Sunrise provides breathtaking views of Mount Rainier, Emmons glacier, and many other volcanoes in the Cascade Range. These views and an excellent trail system make Sunrise the second most visited location in the park.

Sunrise is located 60 miles northeast of the Nisqually Entrance and 14 miles northwest of the Sunrise/White River turnoff on Highway 410.

The Sunrise Road usually opens in late June or early July and closes in late September to early October. Check the road status before setting out.

Sunrise

Yesterdays Home

This small brown bear was about 20' off the road going to Shadow Lake. He

followed us munching on flowers, then went down the mountain.

We came upon him again down at some meadows still chomping his way down.

 Not much food this year for bears to get ready for winter.

The wild flowers

The Bear went down the mountain...Rainier

Sculpture garden on White River at Mt Rainier this weekend.

This mornings hike then down to lake Esmeralda de Jerez

The White River at Mt Rainier is very white muddy lower down, 

but up higher here, it's clear and refreshing looking.

It's making its way happily to the sea here from up near the Glacier.

Waterfall on Emmons Moraine trail towards Moraine base Camp, Mt Rainier. (Hike this morning.)

Little Tahoma. Mt Rainier was once 19,00' little Tahoma was outside edge of that earlier older volcano..

The smell of bacon and eggs hangs in the morning air over White River, while I had yogurt and granola.

Sunrise this morning at Mt Rainier from D loop White River Campsite

Probably 6:30 am

Making organic herbal cream with calendula, olive oil, and other oils...

Back to Lake Crescent Lodge on the way home for a refreshing look at the blue lake and coffee and a dessert maybe?

Taken at Lake Crescent Lodge on the Olympic Penninsula where Roosevelt signed the deal for the National Park here

Steve Jobs, my art, dedicated to you!

Eve says thanks, all she wanted was an Apple Computer..

Lepinque rose

Mukilteo Ferry, Nature Retreat Home

Strong winds on the Sound.

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Flowers