Nature is Where Ever You Can Find It

Today was supposed to be chore and errand day, but with temperatures pushing their way towards the 60s and beautiful clear skies, it was just too painful NOT to get outside for at least a couple of hours. I’m lucky that I live in an area that offers lots of “urban hiking”.  This makes it easy for me to sneak in a walk when time is short.

Today’s destination: Scriber Lake. This is one of my favorite little hidden gems of a park. It may not be wilderness, but at least I got out today…

 The park is right smack dab in the middle of Lynnwood, not more than a mile from a major mall. When I worked in this area, I used to come have my lunches here, watching the ducks and enjoying the paths. Once in awhile I was lucky enough to see beavers too.

The city park is 22 acres of wetland, with a half mile trail that goes around the lake. There are plenty of little hidden overlooks to watch the ducks and enjoy
 the water lilies (in spring).

In places, the red osier dogwood, alders and other wetland plants form almost a tunnel over the paths.

Today, the Madster hiked the entire half mile without being carried or even whining a little (she’s two). The ducks were a HUGE hit with her, which made my day.

Totally worth taking the time to get out and enjoy the weather. Plus, I got to spend another great day with my daughter! I’ll bring her back here in a couple of months to see the water lilies in bloom and the fuzzy baby ducks. I’ll enjoy that as much as her!

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