Mt. Jefferson Summer Solstice Sunset

Mt. Jefferson Summer Solstice Sunset

Mt. Jefferson in Oregon during the Summer Solstice 

I had taken a few photos of Mt. Jefferson during our off-the-grid summer solstice trip in Oregon, and honestly I was going to pass this moment up to spend it with friends. Until one told me to go for it, that I would regret missing the chance. So thank you to my friend who if they hadn’t of said anything, I wouldn’t have taken the ten minutes it took to set up and take this photo. 

It was a gorgeous scene – total quiet and serene. The fires in 2020 took their toll on the area but the fungi and small critters are indications that the area will again be green.

Mt. Jefferson Summer Solstice Sunset

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Summer Hike to Colchuck Lake

Summer Hike to Colchuck Lake

Summer Hike to Colchuck Lake

At roughly 8 miles round trip and over 2,000 foot elevation gain, Colchuck Lake is both a beautiful and intimidating hike! We did go on a busy Saturday morning and were greeted by a long line of parked cars because of it. Undeterred, we pressed on. There were many people on the trail, but it really only became an annoyance at tight spots on the trail when some hikers were inconsiderate of those climbing up. I was thankful to run into a couple of park rangers during the hike – It’s good to know the trail was being looked after.

There is a last push near the top – most of the elevation gain seems to be near the end – but it was worth it! Colchuck Lake is a beautiful sight to behold. As an alpine lake in the Enchantments, Colchuck Lake is easily one of the most beautiful and accessible parts of Washington. Pictures will never be able to fully capture the absolute splendor that is nature, but I try!

If you chose to tackle this hike, please fill out a permit at the beginning of the trail. It helps rangers keep track of who is currently on the trail, and how many people are using the trail overall. Read up on the trail over at Washington Trails Association and make sure to bring plenty of water!

Colchuck Lake, Enchantments, Central Cascades, Leavenworth Area, Washington
Colchuck Lake, Enchantments, Central Cascades, Leavenworth Area, Washington

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Layers over the Tatoosh Range

Layers over the Tatoosh Range

“Layers”

Looking over the Tatoosh Range from the Skyline Trail in Mount Rainier National Park, you can see layer upon layer of blue mountainside. On this snowy day we could only glimpse the base of Mount Saint Helens, Mount Adams, and Mount Hood in the distance.

"Layers" - Looking over the Tatoosh Range, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State

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Stevens Peak from Skyline Trail

Stevens Peak from Skyline Trail

Stevens Peak

This was a difficult peak to identify! Neighboring the Tatoosh Range, Stevens Peak is the leftmost ridge of the line of mountains viewable from the Skyline Trail in Mount Rainier National Park.

Stevens Peak from Skyline Trail, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State

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Mount Hood, Oregon

Mount Hood, Oregon

Mount Hood

Mount Hood overlooking Hood River, Oregon and the Columbia River Gorge during sunset –
March 2017

Mount Hood overlooking Hood River, Oregon March 2017

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