I discovered Washington State Park cabins 2 years ago and was blown away. As a budget traveler, we mainly took camping trips for weekend getaways, with occasional hotel stays when needed (like for weddings). However, the Washington State Park cabins opened up a whole new world of budget travel for us! Read on for more…
When our son was a baby, we took a trip to the Galapagos as the final week of my maternity leave. Before we left, I found zero resources on what it could be like to go to the Galapagos with a baby. It made me wonder if anyone had really done it. Would it even…
One of the most common questions I get asked about moving to Washington is, “But what about the rain?” Yes, it does rain here quite a bit, but no, it isn’t a deal breaker for me. While I don’t always love how wet it can get here, I do realize that the rain we have…
Many people like to go to the tropics during spring break. Some others head to the southwest. But if you’re considering a spring break in Oregon, you’re in for a treat! Oregon is an incredible spring break destination. Why is Oregon a great spring break destination? Oregon is full of incredible waterfalls. Spring is the…
As a Californian, I had almost no experience hiking in wet weather, but everything changed when I moved to Washington 4 years ago. If you live in a rainy climate, and if you want more than just a few months of hiking time, you’ll have to get used to hiking in the rain! However, there…
Climbing Mount St. Helens is a bucket list worthy experience. As a Washington hiker, it was on my list for years before I finally was able to climb Mount St. Helens in 2024. The trail is a bit different from most trails, with specific rules and considerations you’ll want to keep in mind as you…
So you have a baby, and you want to take him or her on a hike! Hiking with a baby is a joyful experience, and it’s made even better when you have great gear to keep you and your baby comfortable. Here are my must-haves for hiking with a baby gear, with tips on where…
Hiking with a toddler comes with its own set of challenges and joys. I’ve been hiking regularly with my son since he was an infant, and in my opinion hiking with a toddler is definitely more challenging than hiking with a less mobile baby. I’m a mom who has hiked both with others and solo…
Chain Lakes Loop is a bucket list worthy hike that you definitely don’t want to miss in Washington. It’s got everything that makes for a spectacular day: gorgeous mountain views of not one but TWO major mountains (Shuksan and Baker), wildflowers in summer months and fall foliage in autumn, broad vistas and ridgelines to admire,…
The North Cascades area is one of the most gorgeous places in all of Washington state, heck, probably even in the entire Pacific Northwest region! It is filled with stunning mountain peaks, glacial water, alpine lakes, and rich wildlife. It is also known as being a hiker’s paradise…for intense hikers. The majority of the hikes…