Friday, November 9, 2018

#IceCream and #Hiking - #SaturdaySnapshot

If you've visited my blog before, you know I go on walks and hikes with the Auburn (Washington) Senior Activity Center. However, I probably haven't mentioned our reward for all that physical activity. After each outing we stop for ice cream! 

Here are photos of a few of the ice cream parlors we've visited recently. We've all agreed that while McDonald's or Dairy Queen would be acceptable in a pinch, high-end ice cream is our preference. We gladly detour miles out of our way to enjoy first-class treats.
(Click on photos for a closer look.)

At C. C. Espresso and Creamery, on Main Street, Duvall, Washington, I had espresso flavored ice cream. A kid-sized portion was plenty big!




Every time we hike in (or near) Mount Rainier National Park, a stop at Wapiti Woolies is a must. Their ice cream menu includes huckleberry scoops and sundaes, as well as marionberry sorbet. I've tried both flavors, and they're equally delicious. (They have a fantastic selection of hats, gloves, t-shirts, and other necessities, too.)



The most recent addition to our list of ice cream possibilities is Bliss Creamery, located in University Park, Tacoma. They have unusual flavors that I haven't seen anywhere else. After tastes of the lemon ginger poppyseed and pistachio nut flavors, I settled on cardamom apple pear. Delicious!


As we near the senior center after a long day on the trails, we know we can always stop at Gosanko Chocolate in downtown Auburn. Their primary business is chocolates, but they have a pretty good selection of ice cream, too. I love their butter pecan.




Yummy!

With all the ice cream I've had with the walking/hiking group, it's a good thing we get plenty of exercise to offset some of the calories, isn't it?





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10 comments:

  1. These ice cream parlors are the best! Aside from the treat itself, the shops each have delightful things to look at while enjoying the yummy desserts. I really like that vintage one with old telephones.

    Thanks for sharing, and here are MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOTS

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  2. I've been to Wapit Woolies and enjoyed their ice cream. We didn't make it up the mountain this summer though. It's always a favorite trip. I'll keep going until that girl blows her top. The goodies look fabulous.

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  3. Laurel-Rain: The ice cream parlor in Duvall was a fun spot. I'd love to go back!
    Grace: I went up to Mount Rainier only once this summer myself, but I did hike nearby several times. It's always a glorious area to visit, plus there's Wapiti Woolies on the way!
    Thanks to both of you for stopping by and leaving comments.

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  4. Yum! Who knew, until now, the REAL motivation for your hikes (:

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  5. I have to admit, Judy, that the opportunity to visit high-class ice cream parlors is one of my motivations to hike. Unfortunately, I probably take in more calories than I expend!

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  6. Lol I love that you reward yourselves with ice cream! We are fans of ice cream in this house too. :)

    The Wapiti Woolies place looks awesome! And the flavors at Bliss Creamery made me hungry. I would like some Honey Lavender please!

    Have a great week!

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  7. Oh, yum. I've had chocolates from Gosanko's. Big smile.
    Colleen

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  8. I love Gosanko's chocolate... and their ice cream is good, too.
    Thanks for stopping by, Colleen.

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  9. That looks like such a wonderful place. Thanks for sharing it.

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