Lodge Lake: Less Crowded Alpine Lake Hike at Snoqualmie Pass
Last Updated on September 25, 2025 Looking for an alternative to some of the really busy alpine lake trails near Snoqualmie Pass (like Snow Lake or Annette Lake)? Lodge Lake is a mellow hike to a much less visited lake along the Pacific Crest Trail. Lodge Lake is 4.25...
Spectacular Skyline Trail Loop at Mt Rainier
Last Updated on September 25, 2025 The Skyline Trail loop absolutely has it all and is a truly gorgeous hike from Paradise in Mt Rainier National Park. Wildflowers? Yes. Marmots? Yes. Epic Mountain views? Yes. Glacier views? Yes. Fall Color? Yes. This trail is extremely popular and parking can...
Silver Falls Loop Hike in the Entiat Valley
Last Updated on September 25, 2025 Silver Falls in an absolute gem of hike located in the gorgeous and lightly traveled Entiat Valley between Wenatchee and Lake Chelan in Central Washington. This is one of Washington’s most gorgeous waterfalls and can be enjoyed with a fraction of the people...
Best Alaska Itinerary by an Alaska Guide
Last Updated on April 24, 2025 The best Alaska Itinerary for you depends on how you like to travel and how much time you have so I’ve curated five options for you to choose from, from road trips to car free adventures! I lived in Alaska for many years...
The Best Afternoon Tea in Victoria
Last Updated on June 16, 2024 Afternoon tea in Victoria is one of the most popular activities for visitors and with good reason. This British tradition is available all over Victoria and is a fun and unique classic Victoria experience. I grew up with this tradition both at home...
Mt Townsend Hike: Epic Olympic Mountain Views
Last Updated on September 25, 2025 One of the best hikes on the Olympic Peninsula and certainly one of the best views, the Mt Townsend hike is challenging at 8 miles and just over 3000 feet of elevation gain. The trail climbs steadily but it’s so worth the more...
Mt Washington Hike near Seattle: WAY better than Mt Si!
Last Updated on December 9, 2024 Looking for a classic Cascades climb to an incredible view? Need new ideas besides Mt Si? Appreciate a less crowded trail? If any of that sounds like you then get ready to fall in love with Mt Washington. At 8.5 miles round trip...
Crystal Mountain Gondola: Epic Mt Rainier Views
Last Updated on April 19, 2021 Looking for something different to do at Mt Rainier? Want epic mountain views while eating your lunch outside? Looking to be swept to a mountaintop without hiking? What to hike to a destination others rode a gondola too? If any of these sound...
Otter Falls and Lipsy Lake Hike
Last Updated on December 9, 2024 Otter Falls is one of the most beautiful and unique waterfalls I’ve ever seen and one of the best hikes near North Bend. It’s a long 10 mile hike to get there on a wide and mostly flat trail (700 feet of elevation...
Spray Park Hike in Mt Rainier National Park
Last Updated on September 25, 2025 As of Spring 2025, a bridge washout has caused an indefinite closure to the Carbon River Entrance of Mt Rainier National Park, including Carbon River Trails and Mowich Lake Trails. If the road reopens, I will update this article. Wildflowers? Mountain views? A...