During the long days of summer, I often find myself heading to this one spot to watch the sun set over the endless mountain ranges. At places like these, I often wonder which trails wander through innumerable valleys and meadows, which ones climb to the mountaintops for panoramic views, and which ones hide my very own wilderness.
Mount Rainier National Park
WA USA
Some nights are not meant for sleeping; they are meant for talking to the stars!
Ever since moving to the Pacific Northwest, the short summer has meant that observing a clear night sky at high altitude has been more challenging. So I treasure every I night I get to spend in the mountainous wilderness praying for a jeweled night sky.
Here, the setting Jupiter catches the icy summit of Rainier on a clear night in Mount Rainier National Park, while the glow from a fire lookout reminds me that I am not the only one enjoying this beautiful sky.
Mount Rainier National Park
WA USA
The trail ahead disappeared into the fog barely a few yards in front of me. The moving clouds of mist clung to the slope, marring any views of the surrounding landscape even as I approached within striking distance of the fire lookout that was to be my abode for the next few hours.
I was ready to give up, turn back and go home, but I decided to wait the fog out. And barely an hour before sunset, the fog finally did give in, as it slowly dropped below the lookout, exposing a vista of endless clouds.
I waited until twilight to capture the serenity above the tumultuous clouds swirling all around.
Mt Rainier National Park
WA USA
