North Cascades National Park | Part 2

There was never a lack of beautiful views to photograph in North Cascades National Park. Some of the lovely views were not actually in the national park, but were in the Mount Baker Recreation Area. Because of the smoke from various forest fires, plans were adjusted and we all just went with the flow of the trip. It was sad to see the smoke and disappointing that plans needed to be changed, but that did not stop us from finding beauty to photograph and enjoying one another’s company.

On one of the days we drove, then hiked, up to Slate Peak Lookout which provided an amazing 360° view. Yes, it was smokey, but in some instances that provided an enhancement to the layers of mountaintops and valleys.

We found plenty of wildflowers (and weeds) to photograph as well.

Views from Artists Point and Picture Lake did not disappoint!

Mount Shuksan sunrise

And, just for fun, here we are with our matching camera backpacks. Coincidence? I think not!

Calm and beautiful on our last morning there. What a great way to wrap up this trip!

Mount Shuksan Morning

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Use the Search option below.

* * * * * * *

As a published, featured northern California fine art photographer living in the greater Sacramento area, I specialize in fine art landscape, nature, and still life photography. My style is authentic, fresh and personality-driven. I offer several educational opportunities including workshops and photography mentoring. You can learn about them by going to SERVICES and WORKSHOPS. While currently living in rural northern California with my husband and a couple thousand walnut trees, I post regularly to Instagram.

Please CONTACT ME with any questions or to schedule your learning session.

Serving Yuba City/Marysville, East Nicolaus, Wheatland, Lincoln, Woodland, Davis, Roseville, Rocklin, and the greater Sacramento area.

(530) 633-7575

Join other advanced photographers who are recognized for their technical and creative work. Learn more HERE.