Julie's parents invited us on a nice three-mile hike today at the Stimpson Family Nature Reserve east of Bellingham. Rebecca enjoyed the view from my back, and the rest of us followed a trail loop that wound its way through a dense forest with lots of moss, leaves, mud, and a few bridges, which are always a highlight. It's good for the soul to get away from the sights and sounds of modern life every once in a while...

Update: Corrected the name of the reserve; added a link for more information.