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Mt. Baker Wildflowers

Photographer Erwin Buske captures the beauty of the northern Cascades – especially the many wildflowers.  Here, wild asters are found in the Mt. Baker National Forest.  Follow his work on Facebook for more stunning photos or explore more on his website.

Photo of the week: atop Mt. Rainier

Photo of the week: atop Mt. Rainier

The northwest is filled with adventurous souls, and thankfully, they like to take pictures. The view from atop Mt. Rainier makes one feel very small indeed. Breathtaking!

Cool Off at Lower Lewis River Falls: Our Photo of the Week

@elyse.l has an impressive Instgram account with lots of fabulous shots around the Northwest, including this one of Lower Lewis River Falls. With the weather sizzling lately, there are few better ways to cool off than this. The falls are located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest outside of Cougar,… Read More

Goat Lake, Snohomish County: Our Northwest Photo of the Week

Where are you enjoying the sunshine on this beautiful Northwest weekend? One of the best places to be this morning may have been Goat Lake. Located in Washington’s North Cascades, with the trail off the Mountain Loop Highway near Darrington, it can be reached with a 5.2-mile up-and-back trek …. Read More