Going to Mount Rainier with kids? You’re in for a treat, because Mount Rainier is a fantastic place to spend time exploring with little ones! We live 2 hours from Mount Rainier and have visited countless times, and in every single season. Read on for more about my favorite kid-friendly activities at Mount Rainier. When…
Leavenworth, Washington should be on every adventurer’s list. It has something to offer visitors in every season: from wildflower hikes in the spring, to alpine lakes and white water rafting in the summer, larches in the fall, and picturesque snowy mountains in the winter, you can’t go wrong with Leavenworth no matter what time of…
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…
Lopez Island is an ideal weekend getaway. One of the gorgeous San Juan Islands, Lopez Island is located off the coast of Washington and is an idyllic, relaxing place to spend a weekend. Lopez Island has something for everyone: small boutiques, peaceful forests, rugged coastline, and picturesque sunsets are some of the elements you can…
Mount Rainier National Park is an incredible area that is certainly worth visiting. There are endless activities to keep you busy and exploring, no matter which side of the park you find yourself on! If you are only taking a day trip to Mount Rainier, here is what you should know and how I would…
If you are planning a summer road trip in Washington state, congratulations, you are in for an unforgettable time! There are endless opportunities for exploring Washington. Even after living here four years and counting, I have so many places left to explore. However, if I were going to visit for a Washington state road trip…
Spring hiking in Washington can be wonderful, but also tricky! Hikers are restless and eager to get to higher mountain trails that are inaccessible in the winter, the sun is shining more regularly, and the promise of summer awaits. However, there is definitely still snow in many mountainous areas. Here is a list of my…
8 Amazing Campgrounds for Car Camping in Washington State The entire Pacific Northwest region is famous for its gorgeous scenery. From snow capped mountains to rugged coastlines, from alpine lakes to desert plateaus, we have it all. Washington is an excellent place for car camping. In fact, car camping in Washington state is unparalleled. There…
6 Incredible Seattle Weekend Getaways Are you ready to get out of Seattle for a bit? As great as Seattle is, sometimes you just to escape it temporarily. There are TONS of awesome Seattle weekend getaways within 3 hours of the city, so you have many wonderful options. I’d actually argue that one of the…