Cutthroat Pass from Cutthroat Lake – Best way to one of Washington’s best larch hikes
As a life long Washington State hiker who loves fall and especially our amazing golden larches, Cutthroat Pass along the North Cascades Highway is a hike I’ve been wanting to do for a long time – but I was intimidated by the length of it (10 miles + round...
First Timer’s Guide to Hiking in Denali National Park
This article is written by Denali hiking guide Trinidad Collier. Thank you for contributing your wisdom and experience, Trinidad Are you a hiker heading to Denali National Park? Or want to try a hike for the first time on your visit to Denali? Hiking is one of Denali’s best...
Best Bear Viewing in Alaska Beyond Brooks Falls from an Alaska Guide
I’m a guide in Alaska and have been lucky enough to have had many bear viewing experiences to alter my brain chemistry – and it never gets old our routine to see bears living their best life in their environment! Everyone has heard of Brooks Falls in Katmai National...
10 Best Year Round Hikes near Seattle
Looking for go to hikes in the Seattle area that are great year round? I’ve got you! I’m the host of the Washington State Hiking podcast and a lifelong Seattle area hiker. I love to get beyond the social media photos and go deeper to help people find the...
How to Spend a day in Vancouver before your Alaska cruise
Vancouver is one of the most wonderful cities in the world – it’s incredible food and outdoor adventure as well as museums and shopping against the backdrop of the Salish Sea and the Coast Mountains make it a feature of your Alaska cruise, not merely a transition point if...
How to Spend a day in Seattle before your Alaska cruise
Heading on an Alaska cruise adventure from Seattle? Don’t miss the opportunity to make the most of your visit to Seattle. Even a one night stay allows you to explore our beautiful and unique city’s waterfront and downtown area – full of views, nature, history and great views. I’m...
Talkeetna Denali View Lodge and Cabins – Feel right at home under Denali
If you’re looking for a small, locally owned place to stay near everything in Talkeetna and away from it all then Talkeetna Denali View Lodge and Cabins is the place for you. This idyllic inn has just a few rooms, a home cooked breakfast, a hot tub with a...
Meadowdale Beach Park – Surprising forest and beach hike in Lynnwood
Looking for a hike that feels like a real hike away from it all, but in Lynnwood? Meadowdale Beach Park is it. At 2.5 miles round trip (including going to the beach) with about 400 feet of elevation gain on the return trip up to the parking area, this is...
Snug Harbor Outpost – the Bear Viewing Alaska of your Dreams at Lake Clark National Park
You may not know it yet, but when you picture Alaska in your mind Snug Harbor Outpost is it. Towering mountains of Lake Clark National Park cradling glaciers, fish caught for lunch or dinner right in front of you, boat rides to bird rookeries and remote beaches filled with...
Padilla Bay – Ideal year round all weather hike in Skagit County
Looking for a year round hike in a beautiful area for every single day of the year no matter the weather? Well, this is it. Not only is this a great hike, there’s lots of amazing food options nearby to make a day out of it or a leisurely...