Cedar Butte Hike: Mellow and less crowded
Looking for a close to town hike with a decent view through the forest that has less crowds than some of the other close to town hikes? If so, the Read More …
REAL Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
LOCAL STRAWBERRIES ARE HERE!!! I love, love, love strawberries and the local ones are so much better! They are hard to find in grocery stores, I recently learned this is Read More …
Lower Eastside Trail Loop Hike in Mt Rainier
When the roads on the East side of Mt Rainier National Park open (usually in late May) until they close in the first heavy snows of fall (sometime in November), Read More …
Best 10 things to do in Seattle
Are you visiting Seattle soon? Moved here recently? If so, welcome! Perhaps you’re a local trying to think of fun places to go with visiting family and friends that will Read More …
Bandera Mountain Hike: Big view hike near Seattle
Friends, this hike is AWESOME. It is also CROWDED. By now, you’ll know I’m a big fan of avoiding crowds and don’t normally recommend crowded hikes. However, there are times Read More …
Ultimate Guide to Riding the Alaska Ferry
Alaska is closer than you think! Having lived in Alaska for seven years with three of those being in Southeast Alaska, I’ve spent a lot of time on the ferry Read More …
Oyster Dome Loop Hike near Bellingham
Oyster Dome is a fantastic view hike near Bellingham through a peaceful forest to a spectacular view of the San Juan Islands. It’s not an easy hike, but it’s not Read More …
Ebey’s Landing Loop Hike on Whidbey Island
The Ebey’s Landing Loop hike is one of my favorite hikes in Washington State and one that I almost always take visitors on! It includes a ferry ride and/or a Read More …
How to Hike More Often: 7 Strategies
It’s that time of year when we’re all anticipating summer, longer days, more sun and more time outdoors! If you’re wanting to get out hiking more this summer, here are Read More …
Car Free Cougar Mountain Hike
The trailhead direct bus expanded this year to some new trailheads with even better service which I am so excited about! Last year, I wrote about the new service (it Read More …