Little Church built in 1904 in Elbe we saw on way to Mt Rainier

We stopped at Reflection Lake on way to Snow Lake trail

My wife and I hiked the 2.5 mile hike to Bench & Snow Lake.

Bench & Snow Lake are between those two peaks

High above Bench Lake

Mt Rainier to the left of overlooking Bench Lake

As we're getting close to Snow lake, lots of snow left!

We made it farther than anyone else as there were no more tracks in snow
at the base of Tatoosh Range & waterfalls

Took the time to stop and admire the blooms on the way back.

This was a FUN 4th of July trip... sure beats the crowds back home!