Thursday, June 20, 2013
Mt Rainier
An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning six major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. So we decided to take a hike even if it is raining.
We stayed on the south part of the park this time.
There were more people from Asia on this trail today than we had seen before. Hardy hikers.
Once we got up the hill, it was good to wander and let you mind take you away.
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