Author: Jennie Flaming

Badger Mountain Skyline Loop hike in Tri-Cities

The Badger Mountain Skyline Loop hike is a wonderful year round hike near the Tri-Cities in Southeast Washington. This hike is particularly stunning in spring when the yellow and purple wildflowers are in bloom and light up the desert landscape. The sunny and warm spring days that are the...

Complete Guide to Hiking in the rain

As a born and raised Seattleite and former Alaskan, I have done a LOT of hiking in the rain! While it’s usually not most people’s first choice to hike when it’s raining, you can still have an amazing day outside with a bit of preparation and that’s what this...

19+ Fun things to do in Tri-Cities, Washington

The Tri-Cities area in Southeastern Washington State is a true gem and delightful getaway with delicious food, plenty of history to explore, science to learn and outdoor adventures to have all under the eternally sunny skies of Washington’s wine country. I’m a born and raised Seattleite and the Tri-Cities...

4 Incredible hikes near Tri-Cities, Washington

Did you know there are incredible hikes in Eastern Washington full of fascinating geology, wide open landscapes with endless blue sky and stunning spring wildflowers in the middle of Washington wine country? If you’ve not been, hikes near Tri-Cities in Eastern Washington are absolutely gorgeous and never crowded under...

Visiting Chena Hot Springs near Fairbanks Alaska

Chena Hot Springs near Fairbanks, Alaska has been a favorite place for locals for generations and is also a wonderful destination for visitors. Not only can you soak in the divine hot water, you can also check out the unique ice museum and explore the many trails in the...

13 Relaxing things to do on Vashon Island

Vashon Island is a beautiful island tucked in between Seattle and Tacoma but feeling a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A short ferry ride transports you to a land of peaceful forests full of birds, gorgeous uncrowded beaches full of driftwood, protected coves for...

How to visit Denali National Park in Winter

Dreaming of Denali but overwhelmed by the crowds of summer? Do you love winter landscapes? If so then a visit to Denali National Park in winter might just be for you! A winter visit to Denali is definitely different – there are no services, much of the park is...

How to hike to Castner Glacier and Castner Ice Caves in Alaska

Hiking to Castner Glacier and exploring the Castner ice caves makes for an epic winter Alaskan adventure in a unique environment. The shape, color and texture of the ice is fascinating to explore and makes for some truly amazing photography opportunities. Before you even get to Castner Glacier and...

How to hike to Little Mashel Falls in Eatonville

Little Mashel Falls is not one but three gorgeous waterfalls in Eatonville near Mt Rainier that makes for a wonderful year round hike in almost any weather. This trail has three possible starting points which are described below and three waterfalls to enjoy. The hike is 4-5 miles with...