Harrington hikes several trails to find wildflowers - Knox TN Today

Wildflower hikes you can’t miss near Leavenworth and Wenatchee

Wildflowers are currently blooming in Washington near Leavenworth and Wenatchee, and if you like flowers and fauna, it might be something to add to your family’s list of things to do this weekend. Every year, our family makes the trek across the pass from Seattle to Highway 2 in search of wildflowers – and it’s worth the long day trip! (Image: Kathryn Mueller) A blanket of yellow and purple flowers covers the sprawling hillsides in a breathtaki…

Harrington hikes several trails to find wildflowers - Knox TN Today

I hiked several trails this week and found multiple wildflowers on each. First, I hiked the Metcalf Bottoms Trail. This trail starts on the other side of Little River from Metcalf Bottoms picnic ground (next to the wooden bridge) and ends at the Little Greenbrier School (6/10-mile long). Black Berry – Some – Just starting to bloom – some pretty blooms. Daisy Fleabane – Some – Approaching peak bloom. Dog Hobble – Many – Past peak bloom. Long Spu…