Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Ruth presented a challenge as it was a very hot day to be exposed on a ridge for the entire day. The trek begins in White River Campground parking lot and travels along the White River until you exit at Glacier Basin. Crossing the creek you ascend up to the ridge that leads up and up and up to Mount Ruth. Amazing views and the sounds of icefall we're intriguing as it is almost as if you a...

Emmons Moraine Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Greenwater , Washington.

Burroughs Mountain Loop Via Glacier Basin is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Greenwater , Washington.

Glacier Basin to Burroughs Mountain to Wonderland Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Greenwater , Washington.

Wonderland Trail to Shadow Lake is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Greenwater, Washington.

Getting There From Seattle: Head East on I90 to 405 South, Take the exit for 169 heading towards Enumclaw. I recommend stopping for a bite at the down home, family restaurant called Kitchen in downtown. The food was great with lots of local flavors! Continue on 169 where you will jump on Highway 410. The campground is located five miles up from Highway 410, after you enter the park.  White Rive...

The Milky Way and Mount Rainier is a beautiful combination. In order to get a photo of the Milky Way over Mount Rainier you need to be in the right spot at the right time of year. The spot seen in the photographs is a great spot in that it isn't too far of a hike and provides an unobstructed view of the mountain and the milky way. To reach the spot, park at the Sunrise Visitor Center in Mt. Rai...

Sunrise Backcountry Camp Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Greenwater , Washington.

Skyscraper Mountain via Wonderland Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Greenwater , Washington.