National Parks, United States

our National Parks

Mount Rainier, Washington State

Redwoods State and National Park, California

The trees of the Redwoods National Park are unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I say experience because being in the mere presence of these thousand-year-old creatures is awe-inspiring and humbling. We visited Redwoods National Park during the Covid-19 Pandemic, the first summer the parks and camping were beginning to reopen. Living in so much upheaval and uncertainty brought a lot of anxiety. Walking among these ancient growths put life into perspective, life goes on through challenges and trials. These trees have survived fire, storms, and human destruction.

The Tree of Life, Kalaloch, Olympic National Park, Washington State

Sol Duc Falls, Olympic National Park, Washington State

Lake Diablo, North Cascades National Park, Washington State

North Cascades National Park is the underrated and under-discovered National Park of the Pacific Northwest. Largely backwoods hiking, the North Cascades is home to glaciers, waterfalls, spikes and spires. The most famous glacial lake in the park is Lake Diablo. The lake’s bright turquoise hue is due to the granite sediment that is washed down from the mountains and is suspended in the water below.

Hall of Mosses, Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Washington State

Lassen Volcanic National Park, California