Around Seattle | Rainier Wildflower Guide

📍 Tipsoo Lake 👣: Last time I hiked the Naches Peak Trail, I missed the wildflower season. Now that the flowers are in full bloom, I was eager to try again. But as I parked at the trailhead, I noticed Tipsoo Lake nearby was already covered in flowers. When I walked down, I found even more than I expected—a vast, breathtaking sea of blooms 😻. I circled the lake and realized the density of flowers, combined with the lake views, was more than enough for photos. No need to hike further—perfect for lazy souls like me 😄. ☀️: The most important factor for flower photos is sunlight. During the day, direct sunlight is too harsh and doesn’t work well for photos of people or scenery. That’s why I chose to come in the evening, and it paid off! Sunset is around 8:30 PM now, and after 8:00 PM, there’s almost no direct sunlight. I arrived around 7:00 PM when the light was soft, filtering through the trees and casting beautiful shadows over the flower fields. Many photographers were there with clients—evening light is truly magical 🤩. #SeattleWeekend #SeattleDayTrip #SeattleLife #SeattleTravel #Rainier #RainierGuide #SeattleRainier