Author: Jennie Flaming

15 Interesting things to do in Whitehorse, Yukon

Canada’s Yukon Territory is one of the most wonderful places to visit in the entire world. Far from busy tourist areas, with epic landscapes and wonderful people, this is an unforgettable place to visit. If you go to the Yukon Territory, you will almost certainly visit its capital city,...

Lake 22 Hike: Busy and Worth It

I have no idea why it’s named Lake 22! It’s an unusual name for an absolutely enchanting hike from start to finish. Starting with the greenest of green forests (even for the super green Western Washington Cascaides!). The land around Lake 22 has been protected as a research area...

How to Fly with Camping Gear

Getting ready for that epic camping adventure but need to fly to get there? Wondering how to fly with camping gear and backpacking gear and what you can and can’t bring on a plane? If so, then this article is for you! One of the challenges of camping in...

Frenchman Coulee Hike for when you just need some Sun

If you’re in Seattle or the anywhere in the Pacific Northwest on the wet west side of the Cascade Mountains, there are some days when you just need to see the sun. On those days, a mellow hike in Frenchman Coulee near Vantage on the Columbia River is absolutely...

Hanford Reach Hike: A Unique Landscape in Washington State

Hanford Reach National Monument is an incredible landscape and a place to find solitude in an area of jaw dropping natural beauty with a fascinating history. Located in super dry Eastern Washington, this area was part of the buffer zone for the Hanford Nuclear Site starting in 1943. The...

Best Things to do in Homer and Kachemak Bay

The delightful end of the road town of Homer and Kachemak Bay are wonderful additions to any Alaska itinerary! Off the cruise ship circuit, you’ll be sharing it with independent travelers as well as Alaskans exploring other parts of their home state. It takes some effort to get to...

How to Visit Sucia Island in the outer San Juans

Sucia Island is an absolutely stunning place in the outer San Juan Islands of Washington State. This is a wonderful destination to really get away from it all and experience some of the best camping in the Pacific Northwest. It takes a bit of work and planning to get...

Best Roof Rack Awning and Should you get one?

A roof rack awning for your car can really take your camping and road tripping experience to the next level! Should you get one? And if you do, what kind? I’m a lifelong camper and road tripper and just got a roof rack awning about a year ago and...

Best 3 day Seattle itinerary from a Seattleite

If you’re planning a trip to Seattle, I’d like to be the very first person to welcome you! You’ll have an amazing time on your trip, but it can be a little overwhelming to figure out how to spend your time and how to get around. Should I stay...