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Cascade Mountains
In mid summer I took a trip to Central Washington. Besides enjoying some beautiful hikes (blog posts to follow), I traveled around the region taking photos.
I explored the area along the Upper Yakima River, Little Naches River west of Yakima, Bethel Ridge between Chinook and White Passes, and Chinook Pass.
This is transition country. It begins in desert-steppe, passes through Pondorosa pine, and ends up in the tundra-like alpine environment. The variations were amazing.
I’m already looking forward to returning.
Summit of Mt. Rainier
Mule Deer Buck
Sandstone near the Yakima River
Hydapse Fritillary Butterfly (indignant?)
Mt. Rainier over Tipsoo Lake (lots of smoke haze in air)
Bistort (no, it’s not a pipe cleaner)
Footbridge over Yakima River
Classic basalt formations in the Rattlesnake Creek Drainage
Waterfall on the Little Naches River
Fifes Peak on the Chinook Pass Highway
Rustic Lodge west of Yakima
Sunrise Lake on Mt. Rainier
Bluebells
Highway approaching Chinook Pass on a hazy day (wildfire smoke)
I’ve climbed 7,800′ Mt. Aix many times in the past – – – one of the great vistas in all of Washington (lots of wildfire haze in this photo)
The Palisades: Basalt cliffs sculpted by glaciers and ice age floods (near Wenatchee)
John,
I spent the summer I was 14 with your mom & dad. The pictures reminded me of many trips my Uncle Bus took me on.
God Bless You
Ed
Thanks Ed. I remember that summer well. Dad truly enjoyed sharing his love of the outdoors.