Author: Jennie Flaming

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...

Looking for adventure in southeastern British Columbia? Look no further than this road trip to the Kootenay hot springs, a cluster of hot springs that you can easily put together into a low key road trip! These hot springs and this Kootenay hot springs road trip itinerary focus mostly...

Are you a DIY traveler considering a cruise? Or being forced encouraged to go on a cruise by someone else? Don’t knock it till you try it! It is totally possible for a DIY traveler to have a blast on a cruise ship. You can make it yours and...

If you’re a hiker and planning an Alaska cruise, or you just want to find a way to stretch your legs and get away from crowds, this article is for you! I worked in the cruise industry in Alaska for seven years and lived in two of these ports...

A road trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks is one of the best road trips in Alaska! On this spectacular 360 mile drive, you’ll see incredible landscapes as you transition between several of Alaska’s unique climate zones, see wildlife and pass through Denali State Park and the edge of Denali...

Manning Park is an outdoor enthusiasts year round paradise located in southern British Columbia in the stunning mountains east of Vancouver. Winter in Manning Park brings a special kind of fun, with every winter and snow play activity far away from the crowds of winter resorts closer to Vancouver....

Cypress Island is an absolutely stunning place in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. This is a wonderful destination to get away from it all and experience some fantastic camping in the Pacific Northwest. Cypress Island does not have public ferry service, but it is closer to Anacortes than...

Curious about electric coolers? We were too! Read on to learn all about our experience test driving the Bouge RV portable refrigerator and freezer (also known as an electric cooler). Electric coolers, like the Bouge RV unit we test below, are a good solution for van lifers, DIY conversion...

Looking for everything you might want to know about visiting Washington National Parks? Washington has three National Parks – Olympic, Mt Rainier and North Cascades as well as nine other national park units and two national monuments. Thinking about planning a road trip to visit them all? You’re in...

Are you planning a trip to Alaska and just realized how expensive rental cars are? Are you wanting to visit this vast state but don’t want to drive? Do you just like to understand all your options before you make decisions? If any of those sound like you, and...