Baby Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

HIKE : Mount Beljica MILEAGE : 4.0 miles roundtrip ELEVATION GAIN : 1100 feet SEASON : mid-Summer PARKING : Little lot, parking along the road THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND : The top of this hike has drop-offs , and may need careful consideration for pets and young kids who are able to roam freely. MORE INFO : https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-beljica 07.06.2019 The Squish is 3.5 months old (16 weeks) Hike #6 We hit up this hike while camping down the way at Cougar Rock Campground. Read about the camping part here . This hike was such a great workout. Being 2 miles, with some decent elevation, we were sweaty . And it was overcast for most of the day, so I'm sure if the sun were out all day, it would be a good idea to carry an extra shirt (for anyone carrying their own squish, as well as for the squish). Aaron and I have come up with the idea of putting The Squish in his rain jacket when we're going to be sweaty and carrying him. Keeps him "not too wa...

LOCATION : Mt. Rainier National Park, 2 miles past Longmire, WA CAMPGROUND : Cougar Rock Campground PRICE : $20-40/night We paid $20 for our site AMENITIES : There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups available at individual campsites. A free dump station and potable water are located near the campground entrance. Maximum six people per campsite. Many campsites can only accommodate four or less. HIKING OPPORTUNITIES : Yes! Plenty! (we actually hiked Mount Beljica during our stay!) MORE INFO : https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232466 07.05.2019 through 07.07.2019 The Squish is 3.5 months old (16 weeks) Camping Trip #2   Friday : Arrive, set up camp. Mingle with friends. Try and put baby down. Fail because it's too light out. Let baby fall asleep in arms. Put to bed once dark. Be amazed when you wake up more in the night than The Squish does. Saturday: Wake up a little early due to light. Hike Mount Beljica. Hang out at camp. Eat S'mores....