📍 Seattle, WA｜Summer Notes at Mt. Rainier

☀️ Summer in Seattle 🐿️🌲🏔️ We waited in line for an hour to enter the park, but the gentle breeze and occasional deer 🦌 nearby made it pleasant. We started exploring at 4 PM, taking our time without feeling rushed. 📍 Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center Found a fridge magnet that stole my heart at first sight! The randomly grabbed sandwich 🥪 and yogurt turned out to be surprisingly delicious. Refueled and ready for hiking! 📍 Paradise Trail Reached the glacier viewpoint in just 30 minutes. The entire trail offered stunning views—snowmen, squirrels, and even two adorable marmots发呆 and foraging up close! 📍 Reflection Lake Unless visited during early morning or late evening, the water is usually rippled, making it hard to see Mt. Rainier’s reflection. 📍 Bellevue Downtown Park A nice spot for a post-dinner stroll, but not worth a special trip. 📍 Bellevue Botanical Garden Elegant Japanese-inspired design with countless blooming flowers. A leisurely walk here is pure joy. #Seattle #MtRainier #SummerHiking #ParadiseTrail #ReflectionLake #Bellevue #TravelDiary #NatureLovers