First on the list is a trip to the Lake Wenatchee area with the bikes to explore some trails. I have to laugh because my husband put together the evite and was sure to include the fact that there are trails to ride for those of differing interest levels in mountain biking...this is the "I know my wife is going to freak out if I put a 26 mile epic ride on the list so I'll appease her and pretend there is another option" statement. I hope somebody of my interest level decides to go with us!!!!! This will be my 2nd ride being clipped in and given the fact that I'm still learning the art of mountain biking, it is comical (and scary) to say the least. Maybe I'll enjoy the scenery on foot instead?? Doubtful. Either way, I can't wait.
We'll be staying at Nason Creek
After we get back from the bike trip, we'll immediately begin putting things together for a 3 day backpacking adventure to the Enchantment Lakes. For those of you who aren't familiar, this hike is so popular due to the striking beauty of the area that you have to enter into a lottery to get a permit to stay overnight there. If you are lucky enough to be receive a permit, you have a 3 day window to enter and exit the area. The hike is definitely going to be a challenge with 10 miles and 6,000 vertical feet being the goal for the 1st day, and 18 total for the trip. Yikes! I'm so looking forward to it though as we are sure to be rewarded with incredible scenery and a solitude that is rarely experienced in our lives.
spectical lake via
I would imagine once we get back from the trip to the Enchantments that I'll be more than ready to welcome in Fall with open arms by wrapping up in a fleece blanket with a good book and a cup of hot coffee! Oh, and some new soup recipes to try out of course :)
xo,
diana
