One of the things I love about Mt. Rainier National Park is the pristine, carefully- designed campsites. I also love the Indian names that greet me at every turn. Three hours from Seattle we drove through such towns as Enumclaw and Nachez to the Ohanapecosh campsite (that takes a little doing). It was totally full, but four miles south was La Wis Wis, where we found a spacious, quiet spot with water close by and lots of tall pines, cypress, and privacy. The sky was very blue and the clouds puffy and white. A raging river tumbled over rocks not far from our site, and all around were mountains, with an eastern view of Rainier quite different from my previous visits, when I camped on its western flank
On this second morning we headed for Sunrise, another beautiful visitor’s center from which we started climbing to Mt. Fremont lookout (7200 ft.).
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On the top of this peak, steamboat prow, is Camp Sherman, from which you start up the summit of Rainier
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I made it and even climbed the tower. It gives me the creeps, but the view was wonderful. I held tight with my sweaty hands!
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We heard a crash when passing Frozen Lake on our return. It was a mini-avalanche. Notice the waves on the lake.
I’m headed for El Paso, Texas, on Sunday for dental work in Juarez, Mexico, but when I get back I’ll finish part 3 and 4.
Jon Pollack
I think the picture of you is just beautiful!
Jon
Trees
What a beautiful and breathtaking views here….you are really an amazing lady to go these paths! love Trees
Kathy
Beautiful photos Meg! I really enjoyed reading this!
Suzanne
Dear Meg,
so glad we met at the theatre today. Relatively Speaking was a pleasant afternoon. keep in touch!
Suzanne