Up at Paradise, all the wildflowers were in bloom. The kids really REALLY wanted to hike up to where there was snow, but this year in August, that would have been a bit too tough for the little ones. The meadows of flowers sure were beautiful, though!
Later that day we hiked a few (steep) miles to two lakes. This is Bench Lake – a beautiful reflection of the mountain and a nice spot to snack.
Nora loved the log bridges. She said they were her favorite part of the hike.
Nora liked this picture because it made her have snow on her head.
This was a very cool bridge over to the Grove of the Patriarchs – lots of 1000+ year old trees! Jonah loved this bridge, and loved that you’re supposed to cross one at a time. ;)
By the end of the third day’s hike, Nora was wearing out. We had traveled a lot of miles for three-year-old legs. She told us, “My legs are rotten…” So she got a lift. Lucky girl. :)