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Rain is a precious gift and the secret of what makes Harrison Hot
Springs a
beautiful green jewel.
Rainy days remind us that we are not always in control, that it is
not always sunny and that we need to learn to enjoy the balance between
rain and sun in our own lives. As Henry Longfellow said “The best thing one can do when it's
raining is to let it rain.”
If you are rainy day people here are our:
Top 10
Ways enjoy the rain in Harrison Hot Springs
Retreat to the Hot Springs:
There is no finer treat on a rainy day in Harrison Hot Springs then heading to the Hot
Springs and getting soaked to the skin. The warm and healing
waters chase away any rainy blues. It is the ultimate way to,
relax and recharge on a rainy day.
Walk the Harrison Hot Springs Lagoon :
Grab an umbrella, or not, and go for a leisurely rainy day walk
around the lagoon. On a rainy day, it so peaceful, only a few other
rainy day people and all the nature that is unique to Harrison Hot
Springs:
Mountains, lake, ducks, geese, herons. Stop and watch the rain
dancing on the water.
Listen to the rain: Nothing
is more soothing then listening to the rain fall, well maybe
listening to a waterfall, or ocean. There' just something
soothing about water. Find a covered porch, grab a warm coffee
and just sit and listen.
Go for a swim :
There is
something wonderful about swimming in the rain (as long as its not
the middle of the winter). The water feels warmer, the rain
falling on your head tingles, it is just a great experience.
Head over to the Lagoon and go for a dip.
Go Fishing :
Even though
the fish are already wet there is something about rain and fishing
that go together. Some think the rain makes the fish more
active, others think the rain brings the fish to the surface,
whatever happens fishing in the rain, with the right gear, is a
great experience.
Curl up by the fire :
Prefer to enjoy the rain
from a warm dry room. At Harrison
Heritage House we offer a
hot chocolate and game package
that is just perfect for curling
up in front of a wood burning fireplace on a cold rainy day.
Enjoy some culture: On a sunny
day it just doesn't feel right to be cooped up in a museum, art
gallery or library. So take advantage of guilt free culture by
checking out, the Agassiz-Harrison Museum, The Ranger Art Gallery or
Historic Kilby Farm on a beautiful rainy day.
 Do
a rain dance:
Let
loose and invent your own rain dance. Find a puddle and jump
in it. Dancing in the rain worked for Gene Kelly so add a
little song kick up your heels. It's a great way to just
embrace the rain and truly enjoy it.
Go on a Lake Tour:
The lake has a totally different look and feel in the rain.
Take your boat out or go out on a
Harrison
Eco Tour and check out the sights in the rain. Want
to stay dry or don't have a boat then April through September take
one of the Shoreline Lake tours.
Rain + Winter = Skiing :
Sometimes sitting in the rain in Harrison you forget that
up on Hemlock that moisture takes o a different form. It's
called Snow! Between December and March if the wet stuff is coming down in
Harrison you can be pretty sure that half an hour west on
Hemlock
Mountain the snow is piling up. So on a rainy day head for the hills
and ski down them. Or if your not into skiing try something
else like tobogganing,
snowshoeing, building snowmen or just have an old fashioned snowball fight.
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