Summertime

Time and again we hear vicious rumors about year-round school and the many places that do not view summer as an occasion for interlude. However, it is unrealistic to think that anyone can go years upon years without taking some form of time out for a breather. Summer is the sole time for relaxation and pure fun in the sun. It is the period in which we are allowed to forget about the worries of life and breath easy. Most people cherish the anxious beginning of the season because it brings along happiness and the subtle, refreshing affects of nature and wildlife. Mount Rainier is a majestic mountain located in Ashford, Washington and is my favorite place to go for summer vacation. Although the mountain is still active, millions go to visit it each year including me. Yet, unless from experience, one cannot begin to understand what it is like to be upon those high slopes or set up camp near the mountainside and just enjoy the whole body rejuvenation. It is the perfect place to escape the t...