It is finally summer in Seattle.....we had a free weekend, again! After the challenging but not very interesting hike off of I-90 the week before, I was excited to head towards Highway 2 off of Stevens Pass, where some of the most beautiful lakes and views can be found. So off we went with our friend Brook, to Lake Serene, one of my very favorite, "I-don't-know-where-to-go" hikes; I am always rewarded with beautiful views and a good workout. Switchbacks and endless stairs lead to a clear, vivid aqua blue glacier lake. Bridal Veil Falls, about 1.25 miles in, keeps motivation high. We decided to head up early and arrived around 8am. There were only about a half-dozen cars, more than expected, but fine nonetheless. Within two steps, we were all drenched in sweat. We followed the
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