Recreation
Hiking The Baker Lake Trail: Build Your Own Adventure
Looking for a hike that incorporates something for everyone to enjoy? Check out the Baker Lake trail in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The Baker Lake trail is a 15-mile…
Hiking Columbia Mountain Loop Trail
For those who have not spent much time in the mountains of Northeast Washington, I believe, they are missing out. The mountains may not contain the enormous amount of perfectly…
Hiking Douglas Falls Nature Loop Trail
If you’re looking for a tucked away, easy hike spent in nature amongst thick underbrush, towering trees, a flowing creek and a big waterfall — then the Douglas Falls Nature…
Kayaking in Washington State
Hopefully, heading toward the tail-end of 2020 means we’re also heading toward the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and can feel more comfortable exploring the beautiful state we live in….
Top 5 Lakes To Paddle In North Spokane
2020 is the year to explore close to home, and in the Spokane area we are luckier than most in that there are so many options for recreation. One great…
Seven Day Hikes Within Two Hours of Seattle
With so many trail options available to the greater Seattle area, it can be tough to choose one. Whether you’re visiting Seattle, new to hiking, or anxiously planning a mountain…
Spending A Day In The Beauty Of Wynoochee Lake
Step into the feral beauty of the Olympic Mountains with a day trip to the smooth-as-silk sapphire waters of Wynoochee Lake. Wynoochee Dam Located on the southern hip of the…
A Hike To Twin Falls
If you want to go chasing waterfalls, but don’t want a hike that is super strenuous, Twin Falls in North Bend is the hike for you. Located in Olallie State…
Diablo Lake Washington: Camping and Hiking in the North Cascades
For pristine wildlife and scenery, it doesn’t get much better than the divine views of Diablo Lake in North Cascades National Park. North Cascades National Park is one of the…
10 Washington Birds to See Near Your Home
Signs of spring are popping up all across Washington. My home in Olympia has been surrounded by birdsong every morning as our avian neighbors get ready for the breeding season!…
Spending a Weekend in Yakima
From the winding Yakima River Canyon to hilltop hop fields, vineyards and hiking trails, the Yakima Valley is a sweet escape for Washington sun-seekers. My family enjoyed a weekend exploring…
Spending a Day at Guemes Island
Located across Guemes Channel from the city of Anacortes, Guemes Island is a relaxing place to get away for the day or weekend. A quieter, closer and cheaper alternative to…
