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Tag: Subalpine larch

Larch | Mission Ridge Ski Area

Golden October

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Susan Ballinger

Have you made time to go “larching?” The word is a bit silly, but gaining popularity in Washington as more and more of us anticipate the turn-of-season by our two species of deciduous conifers. Continue Reading →

Posted in Conifers, Conservation, montane forest, News, Wenatchee Valley | Tagged Eco-region, Fall color, habitats, Mission Ridge, montane forest, Subalpine larch, trees, Washington Cascade Mountains, Western larch
The turn of season in the North Cascades

Here’s A Splash of Color for a Gray Rainy Day

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Susan Ballinger

The onset of needed rain in Washington’s Cascades also brings gray skies and a monochromatic feel to our day. Last week, my family hiked to Easy Pass in the North Continue Reading →

Posted in Botany, Conifers, North Central Washington, Susan Ballinger | Tagged Fall colors, north Cascades, Subalpine larch, wildflower hike
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