El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico

My main to-do item on my list while visiting Puerto Rico was to go to El Yunque National Forest. It is the only tropical rain forest in the U.S. National Forest system. My plan was to camp in the forest for two nights and hike the tall mountains and see the waterfalls. I loved the lushness and greenness of the rain forest. Although it does rain often (it is a RAIN forest after all) it doesn't seem to really hinder any outdoor activities. It is also cooler there and you (and your clothes) don't seem to get completely dry. I ended up just sleeping in my rental car instead of setting up the tent since it would have been soaked from the rain and would never get a chance to dry out!

Yokahu Observation Tower

View of Los Picachos Peak from the top of the tower. El Yunque Peak is hidden in clouds

Mt Britton Trail was paved like this the whole way

Mt Britton Tower, built 1935

Hiking up to El Yunque and Los Pichachos Peaks. No views from the top due to being in a cloud forest!

Lizards everywhere in PR

Rain Forest is always wet

These shelters are great for rest stops along the trail as well as getting out of the rain during the constant showers. It is a RAIN forest after all.