More of winter. End of December on Long Beach, a really loooong beach near the Oregon border.
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Rough-skinned is a name (quite descriptional, it definitely has rough skin), neurotoxic – physiological property (not a temper, as some may think). aka Taricha granulosa. . . . → Continue reading Rough-skinned neurotoxic newt
After the total larch failure on Lake Robin, we decided to visit the place with guaranteed larches before all needles flew away. Our friend wanted to go with us to Ingalls Lake, and we decided that it is . . . → Continue reading Golden Larches of Ingalls Lake
After the beautiful hike to the larches of Augusta and Ida Lakes at the beginning of October, we decided that we should use the good weather in full, and go to the new larches right in next weekend. Robin Lake was chosen. New place, we . . . → Continue reading Robin Lake and Granite Mountain pothole
A lake named Silver is not alone in our places. We have visited several of them. This exact lake is located in North Cascades. . . . → Continue reading Silver Lake of North Cascades
In my childhood larches grew just right in front of my home, but now it is every-fall action – hike to see golden larches., because in my current location, larches grow only in an altitude range of 1800-2100 meters, . . . → Continue reading Hike After Golden Larches
Crystal Lake and its neighbourhood in Rainier NP become a pretty traditional place for hiking with friends, when I need a picturesque but not too strenuous hike in the mountains. The last time I went here with a friend in last September, this year I was . . . → Continue reading More and more traditional Crystal Lake
Three years ago , during afternoon hike, we explored Copper Lake and Little Heart Lake. This is Alpine Lake Wilderness, and amount of alpine lakes here is enormous. From some points of view, you can see at least four . . . → Continue reading Big Heart Lake and Beyond |
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