The Grand Tetons

 

Olympic National park

Here are a few photos from our visit to Olympic National Park.

When we first got there, It was so cloudy, you couldn’t see a thing

A few minutes later, the clouds rolled away and could see the Mountains.

Took a short hike and saw this deer right on the trail

Climb to Camp Muir: 10,100 Ft

Panoramic view from Camp Muir.

Finally made it to Muir. It took me about 5 hours. I was exhausted.

Another Panorama looking back at the trail.

This one was taken from the same place as the last picture, just used to zoom lens. Camp Muir is right in the middle.

We got our first look at Camp Muir from here. It didn't look far, but we still had hours yet to climb. I added some text so you can get some perspective.

Panorama from just a short way up the trail.

This was the view as we arrived at the Paradise visitor center.

Lewis-McChord Air Expo 2010

This is a video of an F-16 and A-10 Flyover. Please excuse my focus issues. This isn't a "video" camera.

McChord Air Control Tower on the right with Rainier in the background

Another picture of the Patriots demonstration team

My all time favorite, the F-16

Our newest aircraft, the F-22 Raptor

From top to bottom: F-16, F-4 and A-10

The Patriots L-39's

F-4 Pantom

Some photos from the Air Expo practice run. The actual air show is the next two days. Here, a C-17 drops para troopers.

Rainier 12 June 10

Moss covered branches in the lower elevations

Mt. St Helens

Going back to June, these are from my trip to Paradise.

Mt Rainier 10 July 2010

This waterfall is on the drive up to Sunrise.

A panorama view of the Cascades

Mt Adams in the distance

This is the Freemont Lookout. Years ago, this was used to spot fires

This is the Freemont Lookout trail.

My second trip of the year to Mt Rainier. The Sunrise area was recently opened so I decided to go there this time.