Archive for October, 2009
First Junco Means Winter Is Coming!
Back to birds this week here at the ole bird blog…well, one bird at least. Yesterday I was looking out the window, and there, down on the ground, was this lone junco! Happy little bird, don’t you think? Anyways, we love juncos because they are a sign that winter will soon be here…and winter always [...]
Mt Rainier Hiking … Skyline Trail to Myrtle Falls
Welcome back! If you’re just joining the fun (and wondering where the birds are), we’re at the end of a five-part series on Mount Rainier, a spectacular volcano just south of Seattle, Washington. Believe me, it’s well-worth a weekend trip! Today I’m leading us on one final hike: a pleasant little stroll along Skyline Trail over [...]
Skyline Trail Mt Rainier and Nisqually Glacier Vista
Last week I left you hanging right at the top of a mountain meadow along Deadhorse Creek Trail without showing you what was on the other side, remember? Well, we crest the hill together, and this is your new view…nice! Now you can really start to see just how far that glacier creeps down the slope. But [...]
Hiking the Mount Rainier trails around Paradise
It’s gorgeous weather, and you’re up on Mount Rainier, so what do you want to do? Get out and hike! We’re exploring the trails around the Paradise area, and there are a bunch of great ones to choose from. Here’s a trail map if you want to follow along or plan your own hike…
The Skyline Trail [...]
Mt. Rainier and Paradise Inn pictures
Welcome back to Mount Rainier, friends! Today, we’re going on up to Paradise…literally. Paradise is home to the Henry M Jackson Memorial Visitor Center, incredible views, and the enchanting Paradise Inn. You can see it in the picture above over there on the left (very small). You talk about some location! Wow!
Paradise Inn was built back [...]
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