🌲 Seattle's Whimsical Stumps & "Little Jiuzhaigou" Adventure

Just visited two iconic spots 10 minutes apart—perfect for a magical day trip! 😍 Keechelus Lake: The "Jellycat Stump" Wonderland Dozens of facial-expression stumps (like nature's emojis!) Star of the show: The Exploding Afro Stump (the only hairy one! 🤯) 🅿️ Park at Keechelus Lake Trailhead (Discover Pass required) 🚶 20-min walk straight down the dirt road → turn right to find the green-haired cutie 🏞️ Gold Creek Pond: Seattle's "Jiuzhaigou Valley" Stunning year-round (snowy winters 🧊/fiery autumns 🍁) Lakeside picnic tables + zero-elevation loop trail (30 mins) ⚠️ BRING SANITIZER—the restrooms are... wildly aromatic 💩 🅿️ Northwest Forest Pass needed "Where tree stumps smile back and lakes sparkle like gems!" 💎 Which spot would you visit first? 😊 Pro Tip: Pack a funny-face sticker to add to the stump collection! 😜 #SeattleDayTrips #PNWMagic #WhimsicalNature #HikingWithKids