Monday, August 12, 2019

Naches Peak Loop / Tipsoo Lake, Mount Rainier National Park

Each day hiking brings a new perspective. The last time I explored the Naches Peak Loop at Mount Rainier National Park, the day was sunny. Mount Rainier filled the horizon. On a recent visit, however, clouds shrouded the peak and it stayed hidden all day. The good news is that wildflowers lined the trail. On this hike my gaze focused on the beauty of the blooms and the path ahead.
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We walked over the Chinook Pass bridge. Wikipedia says: The Chinook Pass Entrance Arch marks the east entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. The rectangular log entry arch ... is one of several placed at the entrances to the park. It was designed in 1933 by the National Park Service Branch of Plans and Designs, and was built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The arch consists of two stone abutments carrying horizontal logs over the road. The arch functions as a bridge, carrying a horse trail, which is now part of the Pacific Crest Trail.


Into the mist, surrounded by wildflowers, evergreens, and rocks.



Beautiful alpine lake. Mount Rainier usually dominates the background, but not on this day.


To see this same hike on a sunny day, take a look at my blog post from three years ago: HERE.



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25 comments:

  1. Carol @Comfort Spring StationAugust 12, 2019 at 7:19 PM

    Hiking in misty mountains - kind of reminds me of my youth in the Smokies. Lovely photos

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  2. Colleen LooseleafAugust 12, 2019 at 7:21 PM

    Are they bluebonnets? I love the misty trail. I cried watching Old Yella when I was a girl too

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  3. CloudiaAugust 12, 2019 at 7:36 PM

    Misty Lovely!

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  4. Sandra NachlingerAugust 12, 2019 at 7:48 PM

    Colleen: The blue flowers are lupine--cousins to Texas bluebonnets.

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  5. CathAugust 12, 2019 at 10:04 PM

    Even without mt Ranier dominating the horizon...it looks like a lovely place to walk

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  6. Phil SladeAugust 12, 2019 at 11:47 PM

    Mount Rainier seems to be famous for other than its natural beauty. I prefer your version, misty or sunny.

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  7. eileeninmdAugust 13, 2019 at 4:20 AM

    Hello,

    Beautiful hike and photos. The wildflowers are lovely. It is a gorgeous park! Enjoy your day and week ahead! PS, thanks for visiting my blog.

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  8. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzAugust 13, 2019 at 4:45 AM

    We are planning for a hiking trip to Utah, and I just realized that you are the person I should have consulted before I bought my hiking shoes! You are the hiking expert, the best I know.

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  9. Laurel-Rain SnowAugust 13, 2019 at 5:40 AM

    I am so impressed by your hiking adventures. Beautiful scenes, too.

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  10. Sandra NachlingerAugust 13, 2019 at 7:18 AM

    Deb Nance, about hiking shoes: I went to REI and told them I've had a problem with heel spurs. They recommended Oboz brand hiking shoes ("Sawtooth", low, waterproof), which have been great. I also wear Kuru sneakers as my walking shoes. As added protection, I use Superfeet insoles. These brands are not cheap, but I've had no heel pain since I've started using them. To me, they're well worth the expense.

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  11. Colleen L. ReeceAugust 13, 2019 at 9:30 AM

    Such gorgeous scenery. We are so blessed to live in this area of incredible beauty.

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  12. restlessjoAugust 13, 2019 at 11:11 AM

    Thanks, Sandra :) :) Just got back from child minding. There's a romantic feel to being shrouded in fog, so long as it's not cold.

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  13. judyAugust 13, 2019 at 3:06 PM

    Your photos and text are so vivid! I feel momentarily as though I'm there.

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  14. TomAugust 13, 2019 at 4:49 PM

    ...we are fortunate to have several park here that were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps. What a great gift that they are for so many generations of Americans and our visitors! Lovely images in this post, thank you.

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  15. Peabea ScribblesAugust 13, 2019 at 8:03 PM

    Thank you so much for visiting Peabea Scribbles. Please feel free to link up each Tuesday at Pictorial Tuesday. I've never been to Mt. Rainier, but was fun to travel there through your photos. Have a great rest of the week.

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  16. Little Wandering WrenAugust 13, 2019 at 8:11 PM

    Oh, how I would have loved to have joined you on this walk. Yes, the conditions are quite different from your previous trip but that's the beauty of nature, ever-changing. I love your misty, moody photos.
    Happy Wanderings!
    Wren x

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  17. Lady FiAugust 13, 2019 at 10:55 PM

    Such gorgeous shots!

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  18. GattinaAugust 14, 2019 at 12:58 AM

    Looks beautiful even in the mist !

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  19. biebkriebelsAugust 14, 2019 at 1:59 AM

    You have real mountains, that is what always attracts me in other countries. To go up and have a view. Here it is mostly a horizon what you see.

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  20. Hootin AnniAugust 14, 2019 at 3:43 PM

    Misty days...beautiful! Wonderful images.

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  21. SharonAugust 16, 2019 at 9:17 AM

    The green really surprises me. I think of this area in snow, but of course that's melted! What a lovely place!

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  22. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 17, 2019 at 7:36 AM

    Gorgeous green misty magical walk!

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  23. Jackie McGuinnessAugust 18, 2019 at 4:20 AM

    I like fog. We are totally surrounded by it this morning. Between the heat and the rain, Lake Ontario has us covered.

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  24. Stewart MAugust 19, 2019 at 3:26 AM

    I think that there is something rather special about walking on soft days like this. It's not all about sunshine and blue skies it it?

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  25. Sue JacksonAugust 20, 2019 at 9:06 AM

    I've never been to Mt Ranier...or to Washington state at all! So want to visit. Your photos are just gorgeous, as always. I love all the wildflowers and the lushness of the greenery. Looks like a wonderful hike. Thanks for sharing it!

    Sue

    2019 Big Book Summer Challenge

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