As of today, out of season, returns ~June. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Seasonal mass flowering of alpine and subalpine wildflowers in meadows and openings within lodgepole pine and subalpine fir communities across Washington state.
Timing is driven by snowmelt and elevation, producing concentrated displays of lupine, paintbrush, avalanche lily and other species for several weeks in summer.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Paradise Meadows, Mount Rainier National Park |
| Sunrise Area, Mount Rainier National Park |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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