Hunting for Wildflowers

Balsam Root in particular was what I wanted to see.

The adventure began along the Columbia River Gorge in Mosier, Oregon.

Yesterday was in the mid 70's and for two that don't often

hike more than one or two miles we did just fine.

There were a few aches and pains after the 3 1/2 miles,

but we did it and loved the experience of hunting for wildflowers.

There was the beauty of a gorgeous day

and the scenery was amazing!

My "live-in gardener" on the trail just ahead.

Can you see the tufts of yellow?

We made it to the top of the plateau. Hooray!

There was much to reward the climb.

Balsam Root is in the sunflower family and it was everywhere.

There were some lupines too.

I was thoroughly delighted to spot this swallowtail butterfly too.

I can imagine butterflies would love this place even more than myself.

This view was so worth the climb!!!

Does anyone know what this pink tinged wildflower is?

There were a few scattered here and there.

Oh,  amazing creativity went into designing wildflowers.

Do you see the crow landing on the top of the tree?

 We think this was wild dill.

At the beginning and at the end of the trail was a historic graveyard.

Rather a lovely spot surrounded by the wild things.

Spring time adventures are so rewarding, especially when you see the delights of the wild.