So Many Things to See

8/25/2011

The Grass of Parnassus is out in full force. We received word from one of the Park's plant specialists that this is a particularly great year for the amazing flowers. If you have not ever seen one in person, you should get your hiking boots and make a trip up the mountain to take a peek. They are blooming on Boulevard trail, Trillium trail, and the top of Alum Cave trail. I was also asked if the monks hoods were still in bloom. They are. I would suggest getting up here soon, I don't think they will be around much longer.

Chris and I hiked down on Sunday to meet up with Chris's sister. We brought our nieces and nephew back up the mountain for a night. It was great to get to share the mountain with our family. They had a blast running and exploring the mountain. We took them salamander hunting. That was so much fun, they had to go back and say goodbye to their little friends when they left the next morning.

gloriawelch

8/25/2011 12:50:29 am

Such life time memories for the little guys to put in thier scrap book of fond memories to share with their kids some day:)

sandee link

8/25/2011 01:06:38 am

wow, love the picture of the flower, you sure have given my great pictures to use as my background for my laptop!

Doug Y.

8/25/2011 01:13:13 am

Fantastic photo of the flower ! Like Sandee, I use them as backgrounds.

Paul B

8/25/2011 01:15:41 am

I had the opportunity to spend Monday night at the lodge and enjoy in person the beautiful sunset and following sunrise that you posted earlier. Wonderful weather to compliment the wonderful experience we always have at the lodge. Special thanks to Chrissy, our Cincinnati connection, for great service and conversation. Due to my brothers knee injury she recommended taking Trillium down instead of Alum. It took about 6 painful hours but he made it.

Deborah Adams

8/25/2011 01:17:14 am

Georgous

Amanda

8/25/2011 05:08:37 am

Thank you so much for letting me know about the Monks Hood! I'm hiking Saturday...so hopefully I'll see them before they're completely gone. GORGEOUS photos of the Grass of Parnassus blooms! :)

Bill E.

8/25/2011 06:44:09 am

Bill E.

8/25/2011 06:46:59 am

Sorry for the previous "false" reply! Grass of Parnassus is my favorite wildflower in all the park. It looks like painted porcelain. I'm glad to know the flower in full bloom and prolific this year! I'm hiking up Monday for a 1-night stay and look forward to seeing G of P on the trail!

kelly

8/25/2011 12:43:59 pm

Wow, what a beautiful flower photo! I have never seen that particular flower, but it's now on my list. The detail on it is almost surreal.

Stephanie

8/25/2011 03:06:33 pm

How absolutely beautiful!!! Also, makes me happy to see children enjoying nature. I hiked to LeConte in July with two of my grandsons ages 9 and 10 and they absolutely loved it.

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