Naches Peak trail in a new light
I hiked the Naches Peak loop trail 3 weeks ago when the wildflowers were in their prime. Today, the colors had changed dramatically with autumn foliage beginning to show a
Naches Peak Loop Trail
One of my favorite local hikes is the Naches Peak loop trail on Chinook pass. Its the height of wildflower season right now & I was able to hike the
Alpine Hike
Last Thursday was a hiking day for me with my flatlander brother who was visiting from Minnesota. We headed up to Sunrise in Mount Rainier National Park. The weather was
Lupine Fields Forever
Yesterday I was hiking with my friends Marilyn & Chris on Chinook Pass when we came across a massive field of lupine. Its hard to catch the grandeur of the
The Gap
On the hill above my home, there is a wonderful view of the gap that leads to Yakima. Its not often that I get up there to take photos but