We have tried to do a bunch of hikes this summer. When we first moved here, people told us that everyone spends all their time outdoors during the summer (mostly because of the excess of rain during the rest of the year). I didn't understand that because I grew up in the south when you definitely spent alot of time indoors during the summer because of the heat and humidity. I understand the Washingtonian mentality much better this year! I have found myself looking forward to the warm days of 80 degree heat and planning hikes for those days specifically.
Heather Lake is an alpine lake. It is probably one of the longest hikes we have done as a family and definitely the longest climb the kids have done. It is switchbacks up on a rocky trail up to the lake. The kind of rocky trail that you have to be aware of where you are stepping constantly. Xavien lost his shoe a couple times in between rocks. :) The lake is beautiful with some snow on one side and a ton of bugs. We had a nice picnic lunch and then made the hike back down.
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