I started visiting Mt. Rainier National Park the minute I moved to the Pacific Northwest. However, I initially didn’t photograph or visit Reflection Lakes. Not because I did not want to because I wasn’t even aware of it. Imagine that! One of the most iconic spots to photograph in the park and I wasn’t even aware of it. I often found myself exploring the Paradise area from the southern approach and not venturing beyond. When I took the northern approach via the Chinook Pass, I found myself photographing Tipsoo Lake instead. It never really even crossed my mind to complete the loop around the National Park. One day last fall, I decided to drive from north to south from Chinook Pass. From there I took the detour towards Paradise on Stevens Canyon Road. Lo and behold, there’s a pristine meadow full of wild mountain blueberries. There lie two lakes that seemingly…Continue Reading
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