Category Archives: Wildflowers

Native wildflowers encountered while exploring the hills of the Southern Interior.

Tweedy’s Lewisia on Swakane Ridge

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We hiked a number of trails in the dry Central area of Washington State in April, camping at State Parks, and going out each day to hike new-to-us trails.    One of the trails we enjoyed started in Swakane Canyon in the Swakane State Wildlife Area north of Wenatchee.  We wound up onto open ridges above the Columbia River. We … Continue reading →

Mountain Ladyslippers at Neskonlith Lake

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In May I drove through Chase, then up the Bear – Loakin Road get to the Neskonlith Lake Provincial Park Road.     I continued on to the boat launch.    I kayaked the lake for an hour and a half.   Each time I paddle the lake I choose a different loop, but I also respond to the conditions.    On … Continue reading →