Category: Washington

Mount Rainier Wildflowers

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_544" align="aligncenter" width="451" caption="Wildflowers on Mazama Ridge, Mount Rainier National Park"][/caption] In a year with more typical weather, the meadows in the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park would look something like this photo around the first...Read More

Favorite Photos of 2010

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_444" align="aligncenter" width="420" caption="Aspen trees, eastern Washington."][/caption] I've been inspired by the blogs of a number of photographers who've recently posted their top photos for 2010, so decided to add my own to the mix. Most of the photographers...Read More

The Enchantments – Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Posted on October 25, 2010January 20, 2013 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_419" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Alpine larch trees at Perfection Lake in The Enchantments.[/caption] On a beautiful early October morning I stood with a 40-pound pack on my back at the bottom of Aasgard Pass and exclaimed "O.M.G.!" Twice. Once for...Read More

National Wilderness Month

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_411" align="aligncenter" width="420" caption="Wildflower meadow, Mount Adams Wilderness, Washington."][/caption] September is National Wilderness Month, so proclaimed by President Obama. I've had the good fortune to hike and backpack in several wilderness areas recently, and firmly believe that our federally...Read More

Take a hike! National Trails Day

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_371" align="aligncenter" width="333" caption="Spray Park Trail, Mt. Rainier National Park."][/caption] Saturday, June 5, is National Trails Day, so let's get out there and take a hike! This annual celebration of hiking and walking trails was started in 1993 by...Read More

Mount Saint Helens Eruption 30th Anniversary

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_358" align="aligncenter" width="333" caption="Mount Saint Helens from Johnston Ridge."][/caption] This month marks the 30th anniversary of the eruption of Mount Saint Helens. On May 18, 1980 the volcano literally blew its top, spewing ash into the sky and causing...Read More

Holiday Greetings

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_287" align="aligncenter" width="420" caption="Trees and tracks in the snow at Mount Rainier's Paradise Valley"][/caption] My best wishes to all for a wonderful holiday season, and may 2010 bring you health, happiness, love and prosperity.

Autumn is upon us.

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_243" align="aligncenter" width="333" caption="Mount Baker from Yellow Aster Butte Trail."][/caption] Only a few weeks ago photographers in the Pacific Northwest were still shooting wildflowers in the alpine areas of the Cascade Mountains. With the Autumn Equinox just behind us,...Read More

Mount Rainier Wildflowers

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_235" align="aligncenter" width="420" caption="Wildflowers and Tatoosh Range, from the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park."][/caption] By several accounts, this year has been among the best in recent times for the wildflowers at Mount Rainier National Park. After hearing...Read More

Mount Rainier and Reflection Lake

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_231" align="aligncenter" width="420" caption="Mt. Rainier with lenticular cloud, from Reflection Lake."][/caption] They say that when a lenticular cloud appears on Mount Rainier rain will be arriving within 24 hours, and that's exactly what happened last week. The first morning...Read More