1,800 foot elevation gain, highest altitude 7,123 feet, 7.4 miles of varied terrain, from lovely alpine meadows to melting glacial snows. This is the Skyline Loop trail on Mount Rainier, arguably one of the premier mountain hikes in the world. This lovely active volcano in the Pacific Cascade range south of Seattle boasts unparalleled flora- someContinue reading “This is such a slog. And, a journey of inspiration and inner peace.”
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Chills, goosebumps, tears. The metrics of awe.
A couple of weeks ago, the aurora borealis was so present, many that have never seen those sky fireworks saw sun sparks dancing right outside the doorstep. My husband tracked the time of the best show, packed his camera equipment, and hurried down to the beach a few miles away. I was sleeping, dreaming ofContinue reading “Chills, goosebumps, tears. The metrics of awe.”