My daughter Claire, 29, asked if we can make it a tradition to hike together to celebrate Mother's Day. I'm thrilled! We will include her wonderful husband Matt.

I suggested Ingalls Creek Trail. It's the longest wild, waterfalling, roiling creek without a dam in Washington State.

Have loved Ingalls Creek since age 21, when I moved to Washington from Michigan.

When Claire was 5 months old, her first hike was up Ingalls Creek. Still laughing at how I spread a white blanket on the ground. Immediately, the babies wiggled off into the dirt.

An easy hike. We can go as far as we want. Love my girl!