Natural History Wanderings

Hike excerpts for wildflowers  from Washington Trails Association

Sauk Mountain North Cascades — West Slope Hiked Jul 30, 2014
The flower show is on display, although a few species are beginning to wane

Twin Lakes and Lake Lillian Snoqualmie Pass — Snoqualmie Pass Hiked Jul 29, 2014
Wildflowers, old-growth trees, and a few playful lakes to visit. We found a few blueberries but most are still a few weeks away

Mount Dickerman North Cascades — Mountain Loop Highway Jul 29, 2014
This paid off in incredible displays of wild flowers for the last two miles to the top… didn’t notice too many wild berries, except for some Thimbleberries at the TH.

Owyhigh Lakes Mt. Rainier — NE – Sunrise / White River Jul 29, 2014
a backdrop of Governors Ridge and meadows of high grass filled with flowers

Skyline Trail Loop Mt. Rainier — SE – Longmire / Paradise Hiked Jul 29, 2014
Wildflowers were everywhere, not all at their peek, many just beginning to bloom.

Tipsoo Lake-Naches Peak Loop Mt. Rainier — SW – Cayuse Pass / Steven’s Canyon Hiked Jul 28, 2014
Peak wildflowers

East Tiger Issaquah Alps — Tiger Mountain Hiked Jul 28, 2014
Lots of lupine and other flowers out and a great view of Mt. Rainier from the summit.

McClellan Butte Snoqualmie Pass — Snoqualmie Pass Hiked Jul 28, 2014 by Eric Jain (2 days ago)
Lots of wildflowers in the open areas, and at least one patch of ripe thimbleberries.

Blue Lake North Cascades — North Cascades Highway Hiked Jul 28, 2014
Wildflowers are in bloom,

See more photos and many reports at: Trip Reports — Washington Trails Association. This site has many hike reports posted daily often with detailed hike descriptions and photos.