Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Rainy Day in Paradise
We’d been in a heat wave for several days and were looking for a place to cool down. We found it in Paradise, on Mt. Rainier.
We didn’t mind the rain as there were fewer people on the trail to Myrtle Falls.
I wore open-toed sandals, so my feet got wet, but I had a windbreaker and hat and was otherwise warm. The deer didn’t seem to mind the rain at all, and they were out feeding on the lush foliage.
After our short hike of half a mile, we reached Edith Creek at 5,600 ft., the source of Myrtle Falls and just as lovely.
I took the few steep steps below and saw Myrtle Falls in all its glory.
Is it hot where you are? Maybe you’ll enjoy the spray in the video.
It was all downhill going back to the Paradise Inn, with views of the Tatoosh Range.
After lunch at the Inn, we took the drive down the mountain and headed for home.
“Paradise is famous for its glorious views and wildflower meadows. When James Longmire’s daughter-in-law, Martha, first saw this site, she exclaimed, “Oh, what a paradise!”
National Park Service website
I couldn’t agree more.
~ Susanne
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Breathtaking!
Thank you! We love Paradise!
Splendid views and wildflowers!
Yes, it was wonderful and the wildflowers were at their peak! 🙂
A very beautiful park, wow!! ❤️😊🇺🇸
Thanks, John! One of the best!🤩
You’re welcome, have a great weekend, Susanne. 😊
Beautiful photos.
Thank you.
Your photos captured the beauty!! 🤗💓💓😍
Thank you so much! 🤩
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I so enjoyed revisiting Paradise and Myrtle Falls with you – wonderful in any weather!
Thanks, Sarah. We were surprised by the rain but it was quite refreshing, coming after a heatwave! And kept the crowds down on the trail. 🙂
So much green glory in these shots, Susanne! Wow, I can feel the cool air. Oh how we could use some rain here! The deer look happy. Such beautiful views…another place I’ll need to visit!
I’ve been listening to 70s music on Sirius XM and the song “Walking in the Rain” popped into my head. 😄
Thanks, Terri! I’m so happy to have this mountain in our backyard; I never get tired of visiting. We were surprised by the rain, but it felt good after the heatwave. And it kept the crowds down on the trail. 🙂
I’m ready for some cooler weather!
That looks like a great place to cool down. We have lost our heatwave, and had a rainy day yesterday. But as it is still 21C/70F, it feels quite humid.
Best wishes, Pete.
We’ve had a dry, hot summer here, so it felt good to cool down on the mountain. We didn’t expect the rain, but it didn’t matter; all was still beautiful, and it kept the crowds down on the trail.
Groovy setting, lovely photos! Thanks for sharing. Yes, I can just feel the mist. 💦
Thank you. So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Looks a lush, beautiful hike.
Yes indeed! Thank you.