How to visit Alaska without a car
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...
13 Fun things to do in Winthrop, WA
The charming and historic town of Winthrop is a delightful place to visit year round! It makes a scenic weekend road trip from Seattle full of sunshine, outdoor adventure and good food. Winthrop is located in the Methow Valley on the east side of North Cascades National Park and...
Best Cross Country Skiing near Vancouver BC
The cross country skiing near Vancouver, BC is absolutely amazing! There are lots of wonderful options with excellent grooming as well as rentals. For my fellow American skiers, if you have not ventured north of the border for cross country skiing, it’s time to start! I love heading up...
CrazyCap 2 Water Bottle Review – Perfect for Travelers and Hikers
The CrazyCap 2 water bottle is an ingenious way to treat water while hiking in the backcountry or traveling with questionable tap water, but how does it perform? Is it worth it? Absolutely! I recently had the opportunity to start using this fantastic water bottle and water sterilization system,...
17 Unique things to do in Port Townsend
Port Townsend is a delightful Victorian seaport on the Olympic Peninsula not far from Seattle. It has historic buildings, delicious food and plenty of outdoor adventure! It’s a popular day trip or weekend getaway for Washingtonians and also has plenty of visitors from other parts of the country and...
Best Boots for Alaska
If you’re looking for the best boots for Alaska, winter or summer, hiking or fishing or just walking around town, you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re a visitor or planning a move to Alaska, I’ve got you! I lived in Alaska for seven years and I still...
Best Places to See Wildlife in Alaska
Seeing wildlife in Alaska is one of the top priorities for many visitors to Alaska for good reason! Alaska has an abundance of wildlife, from brown and black bears to moose, from whales to eagles, from caribou to wild sheep and more. Add that to Alaska’s dramatic and rugged...
11 Interesting Things to do on San Juan Island
San Juan Island is a gorgeous and laid back destination away from it all that makes a wonderful weekend or longer trip for residents of Washington State as well as visitors. The journey there is half the fun, surrounded by the islands and coastal communities of the Salish Sea....
7 Fun and relaxing things to do on Bowen Island
Bowen Island is a gorgeous forested island a short ferry ride from Vancouver in Southwest British Columbia. Despite it’s proximity to Metro Vancouver, Bowen Island feels far away from the bustle of the city with it’s vast forests, endless shorelines and relaxed, outdoorsy and artistic vibe. Bowen Island makes...
British Columbia Itinerary – 7 days or 2 weeks
British Columbia is one of the most gorgeous places to visit in North America, with its towering mountains, flowing fjords, ancient forests, wine country and energetic cities. British Columbia is also massive, it can take several days to drive across it from north to south! Because of it’s size...