Another day where the sun shined from dawn to dusk. I feel like we're getting this completely warped view of Seattle, but whatever, we are not minding. We spent yesterday out-of-doors hiking the 7.2-mile trail up to Lake Serene and back. The hike's about an hour's drive northeast of the city, but don't worry, the hike is worth it and there is a Dairy Queen in a little town called Monroe conveniently located on your way back so you can gain back most of your calories burned on the trail quickly and deliciously. (Blizzards did the trick for us. Mmmm....)
The lake is reached at the summit of the hike, and it's a great reward. It's incredibly smooth and clear (and cold!), with huge rocks all around for munching on your trail mix and soaking up the view. We had an amazing morning on this hike, I'd definitely recommend it! Washington, so far - you're pretty impressive.
You definitely need to visit, Mandy! The hike is about an hour's drive out of Seattle but worth it! 8 miles round trip, half of it is nice and steep with a beautiful reward at the top (the lake). Hope you come up soon, you'll love it here!
Posted by: Kate | September 10, 2011 at 07:36 PM
When I visit you I want to go here! Sorry I missed you last weekend!!! Hope to see you soon.
Posted by: Mandy | September 10, 2011 at 06:42 PM
Wow, Kate, what beautiful and impressive pics! You inspire me to get better wof ith my camera! ILOVED all of them, but I can really appreciate the orange VW bus with the orange door. Shoot on!
Posted by: Gail | August 30, 2011 at 04:53 AM