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gallione11 · 08-14-2024, 05:23 PM

I don't appreciate the coast as much as I should living here, but I've always been more partial to the mountains/forests. One thing I really like, is that there are three (well, five since one area has three super close) Cascade peaks within driving distance and they all have different eco-systems. Sure some trees/flowers are the same but overall, a varied set of flora you can't mistake which one you're near if you know them. Rainier (WA) has the most ground cover so it's almost all green (and flowers) until you're above the timberline. Also it's size is impressive if you're used to Hood. (14.4k ft vs. 11,235 ft). The Three Sisters (central OR) is much more high desert, so fewer flowers/ground cover, but also different tree species too. Hood (northern OR) is nice since it's kind of a mix of both depending on which side of the mountain you're on and it's also the closest, so the one I spend the most time on in the summer.

They may not seem super impressive to those used to the Rockies -- and I held that opinion when I first moved here -- but they're the best part for me.

08-14-2024, 05:23 PM	#5730
gallione11 Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, OR Exp:	I don't appreciate the coast as much as I should living here, but I've always been more partial to the mountains/forests. One thing I really like, is that there are three (well, five since one area has three super close) Cascade peaks within driving distance and they all have different eco-systems. Sure some trees/flowers are the same but overall, a varied set of flora you can't mistake which one you're near if you know them. Rainier (WA) has the most ground cover so it's almost all green (and flowers) until you're above the timberline. Also it's size is impressive if you're used to Hood. (14.4k ft vs. 11,235 ft). The Three Sisters (central OR) is much more high desert, so fewer flowers/ground cover, but also different tree species too. Hood (northern OR) is nice since it's kind of a mix of both depending on which side of the mountain you're on and it's also the closest, so the one I spend the most time on in the summer. They may not seem super impressive to those used to the Rockies -- and I held that opinion when I first moved here -- but they're the best part for me. Last edited by gallione11; 08-14-2024 at 05:27 PM.