Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
National Take a Hike Day
November 17th – who knew?
I suppose that means I should be out hiking, but instead I thought I’d share pictures from a few hikes I went on this year in Washington State, my home.
Early this spring we visited the northwest corner of Mt. Rainier National Park, the Carbon River Valley, which is a temperate rainforest (did you know?) We took the Rainforest Loop Trail, basking in nature’s beauty
and watching our step. After a wild winter, part of the trail was upended by wind and falling trees, but all was peace and quiet while we were there.
Later in the summer we hiked the trail at Deception Falls on Stevens Pass, a favorite stop on our way to Wenatchee.
No need to worry about upended trees here as Bob kept them all upright!
Closer to home, we enjoyed hiking the many trails in Lincoln Park in West Seattle,
through an urban forest with trees of all sizes and colors,
including a grove of Redwoods.
What more could you ask for?
Okay, how about a troll?
This one met us at the bottom of the trail.
And since there are so many wonderful shades of brown in this post, I’m sharing with Sunday Stills, #Brown.
~ Susanne
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Wow, I looove the beautiful tall trees and forests! The sunbeam photo is beautiful! ❤️😎
Thanks, John!
You’re welcome, guys! 😊
Beautiful trails! 💚
So many beautiful trails in Washington, it’s hard to choose!
Yes! That sunbeam pic is amazing, and the shot of Bob holding up the tree, is great! The browns and greens of the forests and trails are so restful and peaceful, Susanne.
Bummer to miss national take a hike day today, but we had snow last night, which melted. Now it’s cold, rainy and windy. No hiking today. I love that troll! What a surprise to see the next shot of how big it is! You always share places in WA we want to visit!
Thanks so much, Terri! It was rainy and cold here too most of the day, and when Bob suggested we go for a hike (yes, really!) I politely declined. Today, pictures will have to do! Enjoy your slowed schedule, you deserve it! 🙂
“Politely declined,” love it, Susanne! It will be nice to slow down a bit. Dec 1st is “traditions,” then metallic color challenge, then year in review. Those alone, even every two weeks, will keep me busy!
Lovely! Funny, tanjabrittonwriter just shared Rita the Troll. 😉
Thanks for dropping by! I’ll have to check out Rita the Troll! 🙂
Some classic-looking Northwest hikes there. Good work keeping that tree upright. Don’t forget to take him a sandwich and flask of coffee now and again!
Yes indeed, these photos are the epitome of hiking in the NorthWest! And I have the best hiking partner, holding up the trees so I can safely pass! 😄
What a guy.
Outstanding!!
Thank you!
A tree-hugger’s delight! So many beautiful ones and all shades of green as well as brown. Any of these hikes would make me happy 🙂
Thanks so much, Sarah! I’m spoiled here. These are typical of the Pacific NW!
Great to see the Redwoods and the Troll sculptures. Lovely photos of your hiking, Susanne.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thanks so much, Pete. Lincoln Park offers a little bit of everything!
Thanks for taking us on a lovely hike. I enjoyed seeing all that lush vegetation. Such a contrast to my arid landscape in AZ.
So glad you enjoyed it! These are typical of the Evergreen State. Very different from Arizona, which I love visiting, too!
Suzanne, I love your hike! It reminds me of Glendoveer Golf Course path in Portland that my brother walks almost daily. I love the picture of your husband holding up the tree. The other one that is so unusual is the streaming sunlight. It’s like finding the pot at the end of the rainbow! 🙂 xxx
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! 🙂
I enjoyed the hike! Thanks for sharing it.