Over the river and through the woods... up Little Si

Sunday was a rest day so instead of running or swimming we made it for the mountains.  We drove to North Bend (in WA, not OR) to hike Little Si.  Along the drive, the sky was angry with dumping rain and gusty winds, but it seemed to pause as soon as we parked at the foot of the mountain.

We parked in the overflow lot because it seems many people had the same idea to get an early hike in.  From the overflow lot to the main lot was ~1/2mi jaunt.  After a quick (stinky) potty stop, we started hiking.

Little Si is incredibly beautiful.  In the beginning of the hike, the mountain was cloaked by clouds and we couldn't see off the sides.  We made our way through the trees, over mini rivers, past giant rocks that seemed to just be waiting for summer and boulderers, and up to the top of the mountain.

Riley, our little dog, was a total mud lover seeming to aim for each puddle.  Everyone who passed us commented "she's going to need a bath - hehe."  The boys thought it was hilarious that literally everyone said the same thing.

After cresting the top, we stopped for a quick snack, and then made our way back.  The boys trail blazed with rapid pace and never ceased smiling.

All in, perfection.  Can't wait for another rest day.