Preparation Education - Mt. Rainier Nature Drive

Jul. 28, 2009

Mt. Rainier Nature Drive

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We made a very short trip to Mt. Rainier just because we were sure that we would get to see some wildflowers.

The one picture of the mountain that we managed to take. This picture is thanks to my daughter. I forgot to take pictures of Mt. Rainier, because I was so busy studying flowers. We identified several; here are a few pictures.

Giant Red or Orange Paintbrush (or several other names) Castilleja miniata

Subalpine Lupine Lupinus articus subsp. subalpinus

More wildflowers.

The main meadow at Paradise that I thought would be covered with flowers was not. All of these shots were taken roadside. I'm kind of hoping that I can sneak back there again and see if the meadow blossoms one of these days. We'll see, I do have to get ready to start back to school one of these days too!

One of the interesting things that we learned when working on identifying the flowers in our pictures is that Paintbrushes are mostly parasites. Because of this, it is very difficult to transplant them or to plant them from their seeds. They latch onto roots of other plants and live off of them. I've always loved Paintbrushes, but I think being a parasite is rude; so now I don't know what to think.

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Jul. 29, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 4sweetums

That meadow of wildflowers looks so inviting.
Blessings,
Dawn

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Jul. 29, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Uncle Joe

The flowers are beautiful. Can't wait to see you this weekend. :-)

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Jul. 29, 2009 - I Love Wildflowers!

Posted by OldSchoolMarm

Parasites or not I think they're simply gorgeous :-)! Your pictures are wonderful! What kind of camera do you use? Personally I think that wonderful photography is not just about the camera but the photographer having an eye for getting a great shot. You've definitely got that!
I hope your summer has been wonderfully blessed,
Julie

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Jul. 30, 2009 - Mt. Rainier

Posted by basketflat

We love going to Mt. Rainier. Aren't the flowers amazing? And the glaciers.

So glad your daughter is getting into photography. Natalie is saving up for a camera as well. Like Zippy, she loves art.

Have a great week.

Cathy

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Aug. 3, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by sixhotpeppers

Very, very, very beautiful pictures!!!

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Aug. 3, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

We took a trip last week and I found myself thinking of you and your lovely pictures when I would see flowers on the side of the road. Unfortunately, the roads were very narrow and curvy so we couldn't pull over to take pictures.

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Aug. 3, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Oops! I forgot to sign my name.

Michelle
http://homeschool-is-so-cool.blogspot.com/

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Aug. 3, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by earlyriser430

Beautiful Pics!!! I cannot believe how much snow has melted off the Mt. this month!!! Can you? When my kids saw your 1st picture Noah said, "Hey Mom! That's our mountain....isn't it?" Hope you're enjoying the "cooler" weather! Wowza! Talk about HOT!!! Blessings, EMichelle

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