Anxious to witness the flower display the park service was touting so highly of, I set off after work for an evening stroll to my favorite park within the boundaries of Mt. Rainier. In about an hour's time I found myself roaming amongst the likes of glacier lillies, paintbrush, bluebells, heather and many unrecognized species. The flowers are definitely putting on a show, though are at least another week from their peak - probably more. Lupine was reported up higher, but in limited quantity. The heather is just begining to bloom. Glacier lillies are everywhere (first tip we are early yet). The trail is in excellent condition, with the added excitement of a bees nest shortly below the park! Yes, I discovered it the hard way. Bugs were not a problem until the shadows crept over the meadows. This event presented the green flag for mosquitos far and wide.
Don
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