Day Trip

We decided to go on a little day trip. On the drive we went to see a few things that Mother Nature has provided for us. It was a great trip and something that might become a tradition since there isn't a lot to do around here in Yakima.

Arlee talking on her shoe phone. When she does this she'll make the beeping sounds and act like she is dialing on the real phone. After that she will put her shoe up to her ear and start talking to whoever. Most popular people are her Grandma Wooo (my mom) and Kasiah. Most of the time she doesn't talk long on the "phone",  which is a lot like a real phone conversation with her.

 Mount Rainier. We actually found this by accident, but this is one view that I wasn't upset about any extra driving. This is a volcano for those who don't already know that. In Yakima you can see just the tip of this mountain over some other mountains.

 Here is Rainier closer up. Beautiful isn't it. We are standing on a cliff with railing (view point) so there is a deep valley underneath us.

 Hans and Arlee

 Hans, Arlee and me. If you look closely you might be able to see my baby bump....

These next pictures are of Clear Creek Falls. When we planned our outing this is what we were planning to see. We passed it the first time, because Hans didn't think that we were far enough to stop where I saw the sign of "Clear Falls" I didn't get to read the whole thing before we passed it. Which is a good reason to not stop if it isn't the right title that you are looking for.

 Arlee loves picking up sticks.

 Me and Arlee walking to see the falls

 Clear Creek Falls. This is right up highway 12 and still in Yakima County. Crazy huh?

 I just thought this looked beautiful

 On our drive to find the falls Hans pointed out this crevace which was right before our pull off to get to the falls and might be why we didn't see the sign. This was taken while we were at the falls.

 This is a tree looking up into it. I loved the way this looked, but if you don't... oh well. The tree has moss on it. Actually it reminded me of the ones in the south.

 This picture is of one of the two falls. This one goes right down the rocks while the other goes more over a cliff.

 Hans and Arlee headed back to the car. Arlee was booking it!

 This lake is huge. It is right off the highway and has several different campgrounds to camp on. The water to me seemed a little cold, but nothing compared to say Echo Lake or Lake Tahoe. There were a few boats on the lake while we were there.  This is some place that I think I would like to go to next summer after I have the baby if anyone wants to come up. This is called Rimrock Lake.

 Arlee and Hans in front of the lake.

 Me and Arlee

On the lake they have little islands. I would say there are at least ten of them.

We loved our little day trip and look forward to figuring out what else is close by to enjoy. If you have any ideas make sure to let us know.

Also if there are any visitors that would like to go and explore with us you are more than welcome to. We would enjoy the company. : ) Hint hint.