Solar Rose Co.

We are too far out from wildflower season for me to be checking for wildflower updates.

And yet...

Wildflowers in the mountains up here in Washington are one of the best parts of living here. You'll find them blooming at slightly different times of the year, depending on the weather and the elevation. They don't last forever, but they add so much to the views when they're around.

Mountains and alpine lakes and forests are pretty.

Mountains and alpine lakes and forests AND wildflowers? Better.

You can usually find wildflowers across the state from April to August. Again, depending on where you are (eastern WA has a different climate to western WA). And when you do get to see them, remember to Leave No Trace by sticking to the trail. Don't crush or pick the flowers, and they'll keep coming back every year for all of us to enjoy 🌸🌻

You know why I don't often post on Instagram, right?

Ok mostly, I can't be bothered and truly don't remember that I should be posting regularly.

But that's also the issue: I *should* be. There are so many rules and suggestions for small business owners. Do this, don't do that, write these captions, post this many times... And "tHe AlGoRiThM" means fewer and fewer people will see your work anyway.

Kind of hard to enjoy any of this under those conditions... I'm not good with restrictions.

So I'm trying something else, and I'm going to post whatever whenever, maybe a few times a week. To prove I'm still here and hopefully get to know you all better, to show you what elopements can be like and what eloping with me is like.

And we'll see how that goes 💕
..I feel like I've made posts like this before, so I guess it's still on my mind! What do you think about it all?

Do you know what I haven't done in a while and miss doing?

Engagement sessions.

I love an engagement or adventure session. I suppose I don't advertise them too much, as most of my limited time is taken up by elopements, but they're still very much available!

I have some spots in the schedule over the next few months. Not many, but some--let me know if you're interested and we'll make it happen 🙌

SR542 at Bagley Lakes is officially closed for the season, friends!

The DOT has assessed the recent snowfall at the end of SR542 and the road to Artist Point is now closed for the season at the Bagley Lakes Trailhead at mile 54.7. There is no longer vehiclular access to Artist Point, Lake Ann Trailhead, the Austin Pass Picnic Area, or Heather Meadows Visitor Center. The only open restroom in the area is the one at Bagely Lakes Trailhead.

A Northwest Forest Pass is not required in the Heather Meadows Area when services are reduced. There will not be regular maintenance of the restrooms and there will be no garbage service. If you are planning a trip be prepared for winter conditions and be considerate of other visitors and wildlife and pack your trash home.