Sleeping Beauty Mt. Adams Fall Sunshine

On a beautiful sunny fall day I went for a long drive with Oreo dog and my friend Corrine to a great hike with views of Mt. Adams, Sleeping Beauty.

Oreo dog was ready to pull me up a mountain as always. We hiked through the woods- 1.6 miles of steep to some great rockery at the top.

We spent some time exploring the high rocks and basking in the sunshine and mountain views.

Mt. Adams was right in front of us.

It was a great view.

In the distance was Mt. St. Helens.

Here I am in my mountain revelry and delight!

Oreo was keeping track of Corrine behind me and other hikers at the top.

Mt. Rainier in the distance.

More Mt. St. Helens.

Mt. Adams up close.

On top of the world!

Enjoying the sunshine.

Oreo always wants to keep going. She was happy to join us.

Mt. Adams beauty.

Hey, why aren't we going somewhere?

We went over to the site of the fire lookout on the other side of the rocks, still enjoying the mountains and the sunshine.

I can't get enough of this view!

Looking across the rocky spine.

Oreo is queen of the mountain.

I could stay up here a lot longer but it was time to head back toward the trailhead and back to town.

I enjoyed the rocks on the way back down. My heart feels happy and full from this adventure. Loving the fall sunshine!

Indian Heaven Fall Family Camping

Last October, 2016, Amy and I got in one late season October Camping trip with our friends the McCartys. We love being with another family and hiking with their little dog Scout.

We camped in Indian Heaven at Cultus Creek and hiked up to enjoy the many little lakes around the PCT. On the way up we got a fantastic view of Mt. Adams.

We also enjoyed a little bit of fall color.

The youngest McCarty Elijah is an amazing hiker!

Amy enjoyed hanging out with Carolee at the viewpoint.

We crossed a little meadow to a lake.

We all had fun enjoying the lake.

The kids caught frogs and wanted to take them down to camp but eventually let them go.

These mushrooms were so much fun and pretty.

A bigger lake to enjoy.

Who can resist playing on a lake bed.

Scout went swimming. It was too cold for the rest of us.

Wild blueberries. This area is famous for its blueberries and huckleberries.

One last bit of playing by the lake shore.

On the way back we enjoyed seeing Mt. Adams with a halo.

I loved being so close to Mt. Adams in such a beautiful area without the bugs.

At the campsite, the kids had a great route exploring the creeks and woods. It was their playground!

The next day on the way home we visited the ice cave.

No ice, but interesting rock formations.

Amy heading up from the cave

Inside the cave looking up. I really want to go back for more exploration of Indian Heaven!