Lussier Hot Springs Soaking Guide
Last Updated on April 2, 2022 Lussier Hot Springs is a natural hot springs located in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park in Southeastern British Columbia. This beautiful hot springs is definitely discovered and can get quite busy year round. People are friendly and it’s a gorgeous setting. Lussier Hot Springs...
5 Best Olympic National Park Waterfalls
Last Updated on April 28, 2025 There are so many things to love about Olympic National Park and the Olympic Peninsula. There are impossibly green ancient forests, gorgeous lakes, rugged open beaches, high alpine meadows, towering mountains and waterfalls! The Olympic National Park waterfalls are stunning and many are...
Teneriffe Falls: Gorgeous Waterfall near Seattle
Last Updated on December 9, 2024 Teneriffe Falls in one of my favorite waterfall hikes near Seattle and one of my favorite waterfall hikes near Seattle. It’s also less crowded than many hikes near North Bend even though it’s just a couple miles from the Mt Si trailhead. This...
Portage Glacier Day Trip from Anchorage
Last Updated on March 13, 2025 Portage Glacier is one of the most approachable glaciers in Alaska with multiple ways to see it including hiking Portage Pass and a boat tour across Portage Lake. It’s also a short drive from Anchorage, the base camp for many visitors to Alaska....
Rialto Beach and Hole-in-the-Wall Hike in Olympic National Park
Last Updated on December 9, 2024 Rialto Beach is one of the spectacular beaches in Olympic National Park and one of the best for tidepooling! On this hike the beach is the trail, the whole 4 miles! This is a flat hike two miles to Hole-in-the-Wall and two miles...
How to Visit Denali National Park
Last Updated on April 1, 2025 Are you planning to visit Denali on your trip to Alaska but getting overwhelmed figuring out how everything works? Should you book through a tour group or cruise line? How can I visit on my own? Do I really need to ride a...
Summer Day Trip to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park
Last Updated on December 17, 2024 Hurricane Ridge is one of the most beautiful places in Olympic National Park and an incredible place for a mellow hike with incredible views! This is a very doable day trip from Seattle, although if you have more time check out my three...
25+ Interesting Things to Do in Anchorage Alaska
Last Updated on March 27, 2025 Anchorage makes a fantastic base camp if you’re exploring Alaska on your own. It has the least expensive flights from the rest of the US and around the world, the most rental cars and lodging and the most grocery stores with the best...
Margaret’s Way Trail: Best Forest Hike near Seattle
Last Updated on December 9, 2024 The Margaret’s Way Trail is a gorgeous out and back trail close to Seattle that is my favorite forest hike close to town! This one even comes with a view at the very end of Mt Rainier! At 7 miles round trip and...
How to Find Less Crowded Hikes near Seattle
Last Updated on December 9, 2024 As hiking has become more popular in the Pacific Northwest and the population has grown quickly, many hikers have noticed and been frustrated by big crowds at popular trailheads. If you’re like me, crowding, traffic and parking are daily realities in city life...