Right now is probably the best time of year to see the beautiful wildflowers that bloom every spring in the desert landscape of the Columbia Basin. I was hoping to see some colors on my Badger Mountain hike up the Canyon Trail and I was not disappointed. The first great feature of this hike is …
I was just up on Badger Mountain and the wildflowers are going crazy! The recent rainfall and sunshine have turned the mountain into a colorful painting with magnificent flowers. If you’ve never been on Badger Mountain, now is the perfect time. The only warning is come prepared with a jacket and hat and gloves as …
There are still plenty of flowers blooming on Badger Mountain but there was one blooming close to the ground that I could not identify. If you have any ideas on this, please let me know. I wanted to get up to the top of Badger Mountain for the sunrise but it’s getting earlier and earlier! …
Governor Chris Gregoire recently proclaimed Native Plant Appreciation Week for the State of Washington. What better way to appreciate our native plants than to get out and enjoy them as they are in bloom RIGHT NOW!!! Here are some examples of these beautiful native plants and flowers. Your help would also be appreciated by going …