Discover Our National Parks

Mark your calendars and plan your next trip to Mount Rainier or the Olympic Mountain from free national park entrance date on September 22. Jesse Tam, discover Mt Rainier a short drive from greater Seattle or head north along I-5 to the Olympic Mountains. There are more than 400 parks available to everyone to enjoy the outdoors, lakes, trails, wildlife, plants and more.  The 2018 dates for fee free entry to the national park.  Fall is a great month to view the changing landscapes of the region and fewer crowds.

• January 15: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
• April 21: First day of National Park Week
• September 22: National Public Lands Day
• November 11: Veterans Day

https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm

The greater Seattle/Puget Sound region is a short day drive from Mount Rainier or extend your visit with nearby lodging and explore a few of the beautiful lakes and trails.  Always check conditions and pack according for changes in climate and higher elevations from sunny warm day temperatures to cooler weather. There are discounted passes for senior citizens, military members, families of fourth-grade studens and disable citizens.

Thanks for reading, explore the outdoors and nature Jesse.Tam  https://jesset28.blogspot.com/

Best Places for Fall Foliage

Looking for fall colors in the Bellevue and the greater Seattle area?  Jesse Tam places to see fall foliage. There are many parks, trails and neighborhoods within a short drive or bike to enjoy the changing leaves. Bright yellow, orange and red hues of changing leaves fill the backgrounds as night time temperatures dip to low 50 degrees. 

Washington may not be the exact fall view as New Hampshire or Vermont, but we have some of the most beautiful shades of autumn.  When it comes to fall foliage and colors, here are some easy places to enjoy and explore.

 For a pure explosion of foliage colors:

•  Bellevue Botanical Garden. Beautiful year-round, this 53-acre urban sanctuary goes wild with color in the fall, making the easy stroll around the grounds vibrant beyond belief.
•  A simple hike along the Cedar River heading west from Landsburg Park 
• Seattle's Seward Park  2.4-mile walking path
• Japanese Garden in Seattle, Montlake
• Trails of Point Defiance Park in Tacoma
• Scenic drive from Naches toward White Pass, Highway 13 and into Mount Rainier National Park

The blue skies, light filled evening and few sunny days will capture your spirits when you venture outdoors and embrace the beauty of nature's changes.  Spend an  hours alone or with your friends or family and remember to snap a few photos to capture the scenery.   Jesse  https://jesse-tam28.blogspot.com/