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Walk 10/18 Black Diamond Area State Parks
Flaming Geyser State Park is named after this little cement disc--really.
Here's the story behind the flaming geyser
Here's how it looks
It's not exactly Old Faithful, but still kind of interesting
Another gas pocket bubbles up through a nearby stream
An explanation of the bubbling geyser
Bubbles come up through the stream, and the calcium carbonate forms the little spaghetti-like strands in the water
Green River flowing past in Flaming Geyser State Park
The River Trail in Flaming Geyser Park
Nolte State Park is named for the family who once lived here. They willed the land to state parks in the 1970's
Some monstrous firs along the Deep Lake Loop path
Deep Lake scenery
From one spot along the shoreline, the top of Mt. Rainier can be seen
Easy walking on the Deep Lake path in Nolte State Park
Nice fall day at Deep Lake
Green River scenery in Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
This stretch of river is popular for kayaking and rafting, and has some challenging rapids
Fairly low water conditions now, but terrific views in the fall.
American dipper hanging out on a river boulder
Spawning salmon making its final trip upriver
We made an impromptu stop at the Green River Gorge Bridge, east of Black Diamond.
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