During our family spring break trip, we ventured north of Camano Island to visit the one-of-a-kind tulip fields in Mt. Vernon. No matter how many times I visit, the stunning scenery blows me away—I just love the natural beauty and pops of color, especially against the mountain backdrop. Our blue-sky day made for some picture-perfect photos. You'd never guess we were among crowds of tourists, haha! It certainly felt like we took a mini trip to the Netherlands :)
Drive east instead of north, and you'll wind up in an old-growth forest! We kicked off our first hike of the season at Oxbow Loop Trail, chosen for its proximity to Seattle, 1.8-mile loop, and lack of elevation gain. We wanted an easy win for our crew, and this fit the bill! The kids blazed the trail, which makes me hopeful we can build up to more challenging hikes. I'd love to try Garfield Ledges and Twin Falls this year. For now, I'm feeling grateful we were able to explore, take in the mossy tree trunks, and enjoy the sights, sounds, and animals along the way!
The greatest outdoors,
- SJW
