Olympic National Park, WA.

I was set to see the North Cascades National Park from Mt. Rainer when some friendly advice from a wonderful family camping next to me suggested Olympic instead.  I took their advice and was not sorry for it.  Olympic actually is  several parks in its 1441 square miles with three distinct ecosystems.  I saw all three; sub alpine forest, temperate forest and the beautiful rugged Pacific shore.  The park is so beautiful and unspoiled that the United Nations has declared it both an international  biosphere reserve and a World Heritage site.  Enjoy some pictures. TC...

                              I stopped to watch this young lady on the side of the  road.  She didn't seem to mind a bit.

                                    Quit staring, it's not polite.                             

                                                                 

                  This guy has a birdseye view.

                                   I love these little guys. 

                              See the deer?   

                                                                                                                          

Mount Rainier, WA.

Mt. Rainer is the tallest peak in the Cascade Range.  It dwarfs 6,000 foot surrounding summits and is a wonder to behold.  It was created by fire and ice and is actually still an active volcano.  Lots to do, see and enjoy.  I did all three and met some incredible people as a bonus.  Enjoy some pictures.  TC...

                           Who is that in the window taking the picture?

                          A small treasure off the side of the road.

Frozen Lake.