How to Plan a Road Trip You’ll Actually Enjoy
Road trips are a long American tradition and a great way to see much of North America! My parents are amazing road trippers and I’m so grateful to them for driving me around two continents for a good portion of my childhood. Unforgettable places and memories and exposure to...
Top 12 Hikes in Washington State from a Seattleite
Do you know how hard it is to choose the very BEST hikes in Washington State?? It’s extremely hard! We have so many amazing hikes all over the state to choose from, but I limited myself to my 12 all time favorites. All of these hikes are mellow or...
Alaska on a Budget: 20 Ways to Save Money on your trip
Dreaming of a trip to Alaska? But worried about how to visit Alaska on a budget? This article is for you! I lived in Alaska for years and still spend lots of time there every year visiting friends and working as a tour director. Alaska is an expensive destination,...
12 Best Year round Day Trips from Seattle
One of the many wonderful things about Seattle is that there are so many things to do outside the city! Seattle is surrounded by a vast diversity of landscapes within a few hours, including islands, forests, mountains, orchards, farmland and desert canyons. In this post I’ll talk about the...
Skyline Lake Snowshoe: Steep, Short and Spectacular
A Skyline Lake snowshoe outing is a spectacular trip at Stevens Pass with spectacular views and winter beauty! While short it is STEEP and therefore can’t be considered easy (3 miles round trip and 1100 feet of elevation gain). I wouldn’t recommend it for your first time on snowshoes...
Cross Country Skiing Kamloops – perfect winter weekend
Sometimes when it’s rained for months, and you just want to see some sun and have fun outside without rain, it’s nice to have a road trip getaway to a different environment that isn’t too far from home. Cross country skiing Kamloops BC is a favorite winter activity of...
Mother Mountain Loop Backpacking in Mt Rainier
Looking for a less-hassle or shorter alternative to the Wonderland Trail? Want to experience all Mt Rainier has to offer – epic mountain views, spectacular wildflowers, lakes, forest and the occasional marmot or black bear? Want to do a backpacking trip in a few days instead of weeks? Not...
Olympic Coast Backpacking at Second Beach: Excellent for Beginners
Even though it’s a long drive from Seattle, Olympic Coast backpacking at Second Beach in Olympic National Park is an excellent first backpacking trip for beginners as well as a fun and relaxing trip for those with more experience. The best way to experience one of the best beaches...
How to See the Northern Lights in Fairbanks Alaska
Seeing the Northern Lights is a life long dream for so many people and I’m going to share everything you need to know to see the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska, the best place in the world to see them. I was lucky enough to live in Fairbanks, Alaska...
Why March is the Best Time to Visit Fairbanks Alaska
I might be the only person to tell you that March is the best time to visit Fairbanks Alaska but it’s true. Stay with me here and remember that I lived in Fairbanks for years and still visit regularly (in the winter) before you decide I’m nuts. Fairbanks in...