I will heartily declare Grizzly Peak as my favorite Oregon hike. While the above is an entirely true statement, I should also add that I have not done much hiking in Oregon! So for the time being, Grizzly Peak wins out.
Rick and I did the same hike last year at this time. I wanted to go again at the exact same time because the wildflowers are incredible! Last year, the meadows up high on the mountain were covered in lupine, but this year other wildflowers delighted us.
Below you will find photos from yesterday’s hike. I am still high from the experience!
Clear views!
Wildflowers: Indian Paintbrush
Butterfly
Tree remnant from a forest fire in the background and blooms in foreground
Wildfires from past years give way to Wildflowers in present years.
Wild rose
We are here in Ashland for theater, drama…however, the best drama is present in SKY and CLOUDS.
My best wildflowers shot of the day: Columbine
White: a visual definition
An environment so meditative!
Two pink tinged daisies and one bee
The hikers themselves (Rick and me)
Love that hike. Hikers get views all around. Birds sing. Bees buzz. Cameras click. Flowers emanate scents. And runners clomp meditatively by, usually with a dog on a leash also getting a joyful workout.
Sooo beautiful!! I want to be there! Thank you for sharing the photos!
how very fun!! Thanks for sharing the great pictures.
As always, gorgeous photos.