Mt. Rainier

The last Saturday of the Summer.  Sigh.

We packed it up and headed out to Mt. Rainier, despite the rain that was already falling and the 60% chance of rain in the forecast once we got there.  Since it's just water, and since we didn't have a plan B, we went anyway! And we are so glad we did.  It was a beautiful day despite some drops here and there.

We started in Grove of the Patriarchs.  The majestic name matched the enormous trees!

The water was especially gorgeous in some places, and there was plenty to learn and do along the trail.

 One of the highlights of the trail was crossing the suspension bridge.

 There was a sign saying that only one person should cross at a time. It was way more fun that way!

 Had fun watching these two little critters eat their lunch.  (Cookie compliments of Emmy.  Oops)

 We stopped and enjoyed the water along the way back. 

 Throwing rocks and climbing on logs never gets old.

  

 Next place we hiked is the Hot Springs at Ohanapecosh.  It was amazing!  The water all along the trail was warm, and the springs felt just like a bath tub!!!  We loved it.

 Then we headed to Box Canyon.  It was such a unique and narrow place!  There was a short hike through part of the canyon, and a tunnel just down from it that we explored.

 The last place on our list was Reflection Lakes and Narada Falls shown here.  The rain was really coming down at this point so we made a couple very quick stops.

Still gorgeous.

From down low or way up above, rain or shine, Mt. Rainier is such an awesome place.  Any way you look at it.