Tag Archives: Pacific Northwest

Return to the Forest

Posted on March 14, 2022 by northwestphotos

“And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.” —John Muir I returned to the forest over the weekend to explore more of the trail I was on before. The day started out quite sunny, … Continue reading →

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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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Of Mountains and Forests

Posted on September 9, 2021 by northwestphotos

Once again, I ventured into the depths of forests and hiked mountain trails. Just days after I hiked the Quinault rain forest trails, I made my way through an old growth forest trail at Mount Rainier National Park, located in … Continue reading →

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Return to Quinault Rain Forest

Posted on September 5, 2021 by northwestphotos

It’s been a few years since I revisited Lake Quinault and the Quinault rain forest, located in the Olympic National Park, Washington. There are 4 designated coastal, temperate rain forests in the state. The Quinault rain forest is the most … Continue reading →

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A Day at Mount Rainier National Park

Posted on July 21, 2021 by northwestphotos

Just before our extreme heat wave in June, here in the Pacific Northwest, I visited Mount Rainier National Park. There was still plenty of snow covering all the trails at Paradise Meadows, and lakes were still frozen. As many times … Continue reading →

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