Ten Native Orchids near Greenwater and Mount Rainier

[Arenalbotanicalgarden]

Awesome ! If I returned to The Empire(not gonna happen) that's where I would go. I climbed Rainier..........back when Johnny Carson was still on ;-(
I love Olympic too. What a place !

[ronaldhanko]

Thanks for looking and commenting, Arenal. Wish you could make it back to our beautiful state.

[ronaldhanko]

Originally Posted by RosieC

Wow, great shots Ron. I love seeing the stunning moutains in the area you were walking. And so many orchids found Wow

This is in one of the most scenic areas in the state with fabulous views of Mount Rainier and it's only a short ways from Rainier, too.

[Arenalbotanicalgarden]

I very well might. Kick them out !!!

[greenbean]

You're beautiful pictures are making me homesick, Ron. To quote Bilbo Baggins "I want to see mountains again, mountains...!" The east coast has it's own beauty, but nothing compares to the beautiful forests and peaks of the Northwest. But you seem to look at things like I do, and it comes through in your pictures, so it's almost like I'm seeing it all in person. Thanks for letting me visit home anytime I want, even 3,000 miles away.

[ronaldhanko]

Evan, I would be homesick for the mountains, too, if I ever moved away from them. A friend who was gone for several years moved back because he couldn't stand to wake up in the morning and drive to work without seeing the mountains. Bilbo was right.

[redcrab]

They are very attractive photos. I felt like I went the tour with you. Very nice environment. I live Orchids. Specially the purple color ones. I am planning to grow some Orchids in my apartment. Let’s see whether my mission would be success or not. :P

[ronaldhanko]

Thanks for looking and commenting, Redcrab.