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Another great place to visit for those who are looking for serene hikes is the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary. I loved it here, and could come back again and again!
Click here for a pdf of the above map. You can see that there is much to explore!
Arcata has successfully created both a wastewater plant and wildlife sanctuary area together. It is worth the visit!
*Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look.
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I was so blessed to spend the past week and a half of vacation visiting family on the coast! Happy, happy, happy!
While visiting, Hubby and I hiked with our daughter and family at Sequoia Creek Park. What a wonderful place! This park is free and has easy access in Eureka, California. I highly recommend stretching your legs here if you are ever in the neighborhood!
If you like nature, then these photos are for you! It was foggy, but not heavy enough to deter the hike.
*Clicking on a photo will give you a closer look.
And from the Coast Guard Facility just because I like the color:
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This is my third and final post of my time at Mt. Rainier, and another picture heavy post. For day one, click here. For day two, click here.
Reflection Lake and Narada Falls are two of those natural beauties that can be enjoyed by simply pulling into a turnout when taking a scenic drive, and stretching your legs a bit.
On this day, the weather was wonderful, but there were clouds blocking the view of Mt. Rainier.
Nevertheless, the lake was serene and full of fall color.
This guy was the main attraction for guests.
Narada Falls is one gorgeous place!
If you take the time to hike the trail, you can watch the water fall 168 feet!
Early morning at the lodge…the sun has not penetrated the woods yet, but sunrise on the mountain is very pretty!
Hubby and I drove back to Reflection Lake. The mountain was out!
However, the sun hadn’t warmed up the lake yet. You can see frost and ice!
It is October after all. The mornings and nights are cold, and the days are shorter. But the days are filled with azure blue skies and autumn color!
Our last hike was on the Snow Lake Trail.
The sun was warming some areas of the trail.
Other areas were still frosty from a chilly night.
Once up on a ridge, we could see the mountain.
After that refreshing early morning hike, we took our last look at Mt. Rainier and headed home.
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