Summer has resisted coming to the Pacific Northwest, but we managed to get out for a hike on the Fourth of July weekend avoiding the rain, if not the clouds. The aim of the hike was wildflowers, mountain scenery and, once Cara saw distant patches of snow, snow to play on. The hike up to Esmerelda Basin satisfied everyone. Our friend Kathy joined us, adding to the fun.
Mountain scenery.
Wildflowers - we saw fields of these beautiful shooting stars.
It was a small patch of snow, but big enough for almost sliding.
Cherries add to any occasion.
Walking downhill is much easier.
Unless you are very tired.
We still need to look up what type of bird this is. You see lots more on the trail going slow!
