Wild for Wildflowers
Rangers have been hiking the Gorge on their work and free time and capturing fantastic shots of wildflowers.
Here’s the first round from the “Crown Point of the East”:
Rowena Crest and Tom McCall Preserve
Columbia Desert Parsley
Buttercup
Glacier Lily
Gold Star
Grass Widow
Lupine with Water Droplets
Prairie Star
Paintbrush
Northwest Balsamroot
Lance-leaf Spring Beauty
Shooting Star
Small-flowered Blue-eyed Mary
Upland Larkspur
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Yellow Bell
Posted on April 17, 2014, in Plants & Wildlife, Visiting the Gorge, Weather & Scenery and tagged Columbia River Gorge, park rangers, rowena crest, spring, wildflowers. Bookmark the permalink. 9 Comments.
Columbia River GORGEOUS 
These are just amazing — especially the Columbia Desert Parsley and Shooting Star! Thanks!
Isn’t that parsley striking?!
sure is — how large are these actually? can they be used just like the parsley that’s grown in gardens?
Please pass on a good word from us to all the rangers that their photos are highly appreciated! Both educational and beautiful.
Will do, Claudia!
Wonderful pictures
Thanks! We love the thrill of the hunt. 🙂
I am so glad someone shared this blog with me. You all are putting together a wonderful resourse; I’m hooked.
Glad to hear it, Where’s Chris–especially from an avid reader and writer like you!