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Hiking Twin Firs Trail in Mount Rainier National Park

Posted on October 6, 2021 by northwestphotos

If you love giant conifers in lush, evergreen forests, then you should check out the Twin Firs Trail, next time you visit Mount Rainier National Park. The trail is located in the lower forests of the park on the way … Continue reading →

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A Trip to the Rhododendron Species Garden

Posted on February 18, 2015 by northwestphotos

With the almost non-existent winter we’ve had along the Pacific Northwest Coast, I took advantage of the record-breaking temperatures this past weekend and drove to the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way, Washington. I had originally discovered this wonderful … Continue reading →

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Forest Hiking in Olympic National Park

Posted on June 5, 2014 by northwestphotos

I made my first, major trek for the summer months this past week in the Olympic National Park forest area, near Crescent Lake. This is a very favorite area of mine. I had previously thought about visiting the Hoh Rain … Continue reading →

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