2006.7.15. Rainier.
Stopped by Grove of Patriarchs at SE corner of the Park. Pleasant walk along the shallow and clear Ohanapecosh River. Quite a few large trees up to about 1000 years old. Easiest, 1.5 mile RT, flat.
After lunch, hiked up Naches Peak (6452ft. The left photo was taken from Tipsoo Lake), instead of doing the conventional loop. Lots of flowers along the way (sadly, many killed by my steps): avalanche lily, glacier lily, white anemone.
On the very top, some bright pink penstemon and heather. 360 degree view. Gorgeous. No real trail to follow. Snow at times. Short but steep. Somewhat dangerous.

2006.7.9. Snow Lake. Snow is melting on the lake. Looks like clouds huddling on the water. Very pretty. Possible to walk across some half-melt icy blocks.

2006.7.7. Golden Ear Provincial Park. Rent a canoe for the afternoon at the Annette Lake. I managed to capsize the boat on the way back (against the wind) while little Lucy was on board. The poor thing was scared. We were rescued by a kind stranger who was taking his kids out fishing. The first thing he said to the kids were "now you see why I made you wear life jackets at all time". Among the things I lost to the lake is the car key. Had to hitch a ride to the park entrance to call for help (the only pay phone in the park, ~7km away), as no cell phone signals in the park. I guess I will no longer be entrusted with the kids.

2006.7.6. Whytecliff Park at Horseshoe Bay. Picked some mussels. However, they are all very small.

2006.7.4. afternoon. Bandera. The slope was covered with flowers. Rained for 10 min. Cloudy and partly sunny.

Evening: fireworks on Lake Union.