Pinnacles National Park

For me, the quintessential summer involves hiking and exploring the great outdoors. It brings back memories of stuffing into the car and just riding for miles on end. While I might not have appreciated it much as a child, today I appreciate those trips more than I can express. So when a friend asked if I wanted to check out Pinnacles National Park, the answer was an enthusiastic yes. The views were spectacular and I wouldn't mind staying there forever. Already making plans to go back Spring next year (if not sooner!)

Seattle

We were in Seattle recently for a wedding.
And of course, we took the time to wander the city a bit.
I adore Seattle.
Although I say that about every place we've visited...
So take my adoration with a grain of salt.

But this is a land filled with tasty doughnuts

A place where you can get a smoking drink

And see some blue trees

A place to get a view of the city at night (or during the day)

What's not to adore?