Naches Peak Loop Hike: Wildflowers and fall colors
The Naches Peak Loop hike is one of my favorite hikes in Mt Rainier National Park and even in all of Washington State! I’ve written about it before, including in Read More …
Author: Jennie Flaming
Jennie Thwing Flaming, Chief Adventure Officer: Jennie's life has been a continual quest for adventure (of the non-adrenalin inducing kind) from birth till now. Professionally, she pursues adventures in teaching, counseling and working to obliterate institutional racism for students in our region's public schools and also works as a tour and hiking guide. Previous professional adventures include working in schools in Seattle and Alaska, leading tours and managing tour guides and presenting traveling science shows and lessons with Pacific Science Center. She believes in sharing her beloved Pacific Northwest home with visitors. She likes to be outdoors and spend time with the people she loves. Jennie is born and raised in Seattle and has also lived in Alaska and the Netherlands.
How to Prevent Blisters Hiking
Maybe you’re luckier than me, but I have a really hard time with blisters! Different people have blisters in different places and have more or less trouble with them but Read More …
Talus Loop hike: something different on Mt Si
I’ve written before about reasons NOT to hike the Mt Si trail, but recently I set out to explore a few of the other trails from that same trailhead, now Read More …
How to Deal with Mosquitoes Hiking and Camping
It’s peak summer and peak hiking and camping season, which goes hand in hand with lots of mosquitoes, especially around lakes which make great camping locations. In our family we Read More …
Asahel Curtis Nature Trail: I-90 Leg Stretch
The Asahel Curtis Nature Trail is a surprisingly gorgeous and nature packed trail given it’s short length (one mile), less than 200 feet of elevation gain, and it’s location right Read More …
Ride a Bike to Alki Beach
Alki Beach is one of my favorite places in Seattle. I mentioned it before in this post about outdoor activities in Seattle. It has a beautiful beach, good people watching, Read More …
Outdoor Activities IN Seattle
This article will talk about Outdoor Activities IN Seattle. Not near Seattle, not day trips from Seattle, actual outdoor activities right in the middle of the city! Seattle is uniquely Read More …
Annette Lake Hike: moderate day hike that has it all
Don’t freak out that there’s snow in this picture! This is an awesome summer hike too, this is just my favorite picture of Annette Lake! This particular day was early Read More …
Mushroom Beef Burger
Are you ready for the juiciest, most flavorful burger you’ve EVER had?? Looking to reduce your consumption of red meat in the process? If so, look no further than this Read More …
Where can I Rent Kayaks in Seattle?
Now that it’s truly summertime in Seattle, who doesn’t want to get out on the water? But how to do it? Most people don’t own boats, and taking boat trips Read More …