Amazing Mt. Rainier Scenery

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juliethegr8t

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Yey for hiking!! I love it, and hadn't been for a long time, so today was great. Went with my dad and we went up to Mt. Rainier National Park and took the loop trail around Naches Peak. Was a beautiful day for it.... I'm tired now though. 2 hours (good clip!) at over 5500 feet is a little bit of work! :p

Here is one side of the peak that we were at for awhile... LOTS of snow left! We had to cross quite a bit of it at times. Sure pretty though. :wub:
 

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A closer view. This water was so unbelievable clear and beautiful!! There was also a lone loon (giggle) in the middle of the lake... I love loons. First time seeing one in person. :D
 

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Looooooooooook. OooOOoo. :hyper: Cougar pawprint! How cool is that!
 

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One more lake shot... only this is a different one. Just look at that water... I LOVE it. Nothing else comes close to a mountain lake.
 

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Taking a short break at our turn to go around the opposite side. Snooooow. :wub:
 

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:hyper: And the highlight of the hike...... the deer!! :D I was so excited to see it I almost dropped the camera. It was so close to us, I wouldn't have seen it if I hadn't heard it.
 

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Beautiful wildflowers. They're just starting to come out. :nod: I thought these were just amazing aganist the rocks.
 

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And the majestic mountain itself. *happy sigh* The sun was in a bad place for the picture, but you can still see how amazing this mountain is.
 

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Happy Traaaaaails to you..... :whistle: Dad didn't know I was taking this pic, and I was walking so I'm quite happy with how it turned out. Very green and pretty!!
 

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Last one... our final lake. There were trout in this one!! :D I got a pic of them, but unless you know where to look, you probably would just see sticks and rocks. :lol: Anyways, hope you enjoyed these, I know I did!
 

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Beautiful! I would love to see that lake in person, it's so pretty! The deer is beautiful, their eyes just get me :wub: Looks like you had a great time! :D
 
Tell dad he has nice legs for me. :D


Awesome pictures hun. You did an awesome job! :nod:
 
awwww,it's so beautiful! It makes me hate Texas even more :|

Great pic,Julie!! :thumbs: thanks for sharing :thumbs:
 

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