This summer my dad and sister went to Seattle, Washington to hike a 14,000-foot active volcano named Mt. Rainier. There’s camping, glaciers, and plenty of wildlife. I thought they were crazy, but when they got back and showed me this video of their trip, I thought, "I have to do this, too!" Here is why:

1. Although it’s a lot of work, the views are amazing.

2. You get a chance to step away from social media and really immerse yourself into nature.

3. You challenge yourself and get to say, “I climbed 14,000 feet!”

4. Instead of walking down, you can slide down! (watch the video to see)

5. Once you finish, you can go have a huge lunch at the top of the Space Needle to reward yourself!

The video above shows the experience my dad and sister had, and I was truly inspired. Watch, comment, and share your experience on Mt. Rainier!