I will heartily declare Grizzly Peak as my favorite Oregon hike.  While the above is an entirely true statement, I should also add that I have not done much hiking in Oregon!  So for the time being, Grizzly Peak wins out.

Rick and I did the same hike last year at this time.  I wanted to go again at the exact same time because the wildflowers are incredible!  Last year, the meadows up high on the mountain were covered in lupine, but this year other wildflowers delighted us.

Below you will find photos from yesterday’s hike.  I am still high from the experience!

Clear views!

Clear views!

Wildflowers: Indian Paintbrush

Wildflowers: Indian Paintbrush

Butterfly

Butterfly

remnants from a forest fire and area in bloom

Tree remnant from a forest fire in the background and blooms in foreground

Wildfires from past years give way to Wildflowers in present years!

Wildfires from past years give way to Wildflowers in present years.

Wild rose

Wild rose

SKY and CLOUDS

We are here in Ashland for theater, drama…however, the best drama is present in SKY and CLOUDS.

Columbine, my best shot of the day

My best wildflowers shot of the day: Columbine

White: a visual definition

White: a visual definition

So meditative

An environment so meditative!

Two pink tinged daisies and one bee

Two pink tinged daisies and one bee

The hikers themselves (Rick and me)

The hikers themselves (Rick and me)