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The morning after I landed in Seattle from the East Coast, my old college friends and I set out for Mt. Rainier National Park for a hike. The first thing I remember about driving into the park was how amazing and overwhelming the pine smell was. The views from our hike were equally amazing and overwhelming. I had forgotten how beautiful the pacific northwest was. Sometimes, all you need is to hop on a plane and fly to the opposite side of the country to remind yourself that adventure awaits.