Low Key Outdoor Adventure for Everyone
Dreaming of a trip to Alaska? Need to see Alaska on a budget? This is for you! I lived in Alaska for 7 years in different parts of the state and worked in tourism, still visit regularly and I am here to help you make it happen! Alaska is an expensive destination, but you can…
One of the many wonderful things about living in Seattle or visiting Seattle is that there are so many things to do outside the city! Seattle is surrounded by a vast diversity of landscapes within a few hours, including islands, forests, mountains, orchards, farmland and desert canyons. In this post I’ll talk about the 12…
A Skyline Lake snowshoe outing is a spectacular trip at Stevens Pass with spectacular views and winter beauty! While short it is STEEP and therefore can’t be considered easy (3 miles round trip and 1100 feet of elevation gain). I wouldn’t recommend it for your first time on snowshoes but if you already know you…
Sometimes when it’s rained for months, and you just want to see some sun and have fun outside without rain, it’s nice to have a road trip getaway to a different environment that isn’t too far from home. A winter weekend in Kamloops BC is a favorite of mine because you don’t have to plan…
Looking for a less-hassle or shorter alternative to the Wonderland Trail? Want to experience all Mt Rainier has to offer – epic mountain views, spectacular wildflowers, lakes, forest and the occasional marmot or black bear? Want to do a backpacking trip in a few days instead of weeks? Not great at planning ahead for permits?…
Even though it’s a long drive from Seattle, Olympic Coast backpacking at Second Beach in Olympic National Park is an excellent first backpacking trip for beginners as well as a fun and relaxing trip for those with more experience. At just two miles and with only about 100 feet of elevation gain and loss, this…
I can think of a handful of experiences that just can’t be captured in a photo, video or writing. One of those is seeing the Northern Lights. No matter how many photos you’ve seen, or even videos, this is not even close to the experience of seeing and feeling them. Seeing the Northern Lights for…
But isn’t it cold?? But shouldn’t I visit in the summer? I am sure I’m the only person who will tell you that March is the best time to visit Fairbanks Alaska but it’s ABSOLUTELY TRUE. Stay with me here and remember that I lived in Fairbanks for four years before you decide I’m nuts….
A weekend in Port Angeles is a change of pace and scenery from Seattle and approachable at an hour and a half drive plus a ferry ride. Port Angeles is the biggest gateway community for Olympic National Park and a hub of economic activity on the Olympic Peninsula. This post will cover nearby Olympic National…
Most travelers have heard of Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta and the crowds there reflect their popularity! Often people have not heard of their close neighbor, Kootenay National Park which is absolutely incredible. Yoho National Park is another nearby winner, but that’s for another post. If you’re interested in avoiding crowds and seeing…