Tuesday, August 6, 2019

The Grove of the Patriarchs

It was about 4:00 when we finally pulled ourselves away from Paradise.  We would be driving around The Mountain, through spectacular Stevens Canyon, to the southeast corner of the National Park, where we would make one more stop for this day, at The Grove of the Patriarchs. 

 I have mentioned before that I am a Big Tree collector. Wherever they are, I want to be with them and stand in their presence. Here is such a place. 


 We follow the trail along the Ohanapecosh River.



 We waited our turn to cross the suspension footbridge. 
 Sometimes even giants fall. 




 A fallen giant becomes a nurse log. 



 




 It's like sitting in a cathedral. 
And then we were officially tired! It was time to drive on up the east side of the mountain to our lodgings for the night, at Crystal Mountain Ski Resort, 
 where a yummy dinner would be waiting for us. I do recommend the Hungarian Goulash. 
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12 comments:

  1. Susan ZarzyckiAugust 6, 2019 at 8:47 AM

    I love your adventuresome spirit. Your pictures are always lovely!

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  2. Great Grandma LinAugust 6, 2019 at 2:33 PM

    wow what a fun trip, huge trees, fresh air and great food!

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  3. DJanAugust 6, 2019 at 4:05 PM

    I too love Old Growth trees. These are wonderful! Thanks for the pictures and now you've made me hungry! :-)

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  4. RedAugust 6, 2019 at 4:47 PM

    I have a weakness for large trees too. Imagine a little prairie boy who saw very few trees and finding such huge trees. That was me!

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  5. Henny PennyAugust 6, 2019 at 4:50 PM

    Those trees are amazing! Makes these trees in our yard that I call big, looks really small. Your pictures are breathtaking, these and in your last post. I love all those flowers.

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  6. The Furry GnomeAugust 6, 2019 at 5:31 PM

    Amazing trees! I share your love of big trees.

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  7. OlgaAugust 7, 2019 at 5:50 AM

    Mighty impressive.

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  8. Arkansas PattiAugust 7, 2019 at 7:39 AM

    Wow, those huge trees are amazing. It kind of hurts to see them wounded or dead. At least they have a use after death.

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  9. MaebemeAugust 7, 2019 at 9:21 AM

    Wow! There is a smaller park near Port Alberni on Vancouver Island called Cathedral Grove that is very beautiful. I suspect the trees aren't quite as large.

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  10. Far Side of FiftyAugust 7, 2019 at 5:22 PM

    Wow huge trees are so beautiful! Your supper looks pretty good too:)

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  11. Lisa at GreenbowAugust 9, 2019 at 11:29 AM

    There is something so peaceful yet exhilarating being in among the ancients.

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  12. Small City ScenesAugust 11, 2019 at 7:45 AM

    WOW!!!!
    MB

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