Denali National Park Road Lottery Trip Planner
Is Denali National Park on your list of dream destinations? Most visitors visit during the summer season but I’d like to convince you that a September visit (which is fall in interior Alaska) is the way to go. The Denali Road Lottery is a special event hosted by the...
Twin Falls Hike: Stunning Waterfall close to Seattle
At 3 miles round trip and with about 500 feet of elevation gain, the Twin Falls hike is a good half day hike option close to Seattle with a stunning waterfall you get to see from a distance as well as up close. This is one of the best...
How to Start Snowshoeing in the Seattle Area
Snowshoeing is an excellent way to enjoy getting outside all winter and a fun progression for anyone who enjoys hiking or walking outdoors. It is also a way to enjoy the outdoors in the winter that requires minimal gear and no specialized skills (unlike skiing!). Snowshoeing is taking one...
Inside the Washington Cranberry Bog
“Go ahead, eat one!” Jessika, part time cranberry farmer, full time nonprofit leader, encouraged me to pop a ripe cranberry in my mouth. Just eating a plain cranberry off a vine in a Washington cranberry bog is something I never considered before. Until recently, my knowledge of cranberries barely...
Where to Eat at Pike Place Market
I’m a fourth generation Seattleite and I love Pike Place Market! Pro tip: It’s Pike Place Market or The Market, NEVER Pike’s or Pike’s Place! It does get really crowded and touristy, but I still love it. Even if you are visiting our town for only a day this...
15 Best Things to do in Victoria, BC and 3 day itinerary
Victoria, BC is one of the most fun places to visit in the Pacific Northwest and there are so many fun and unique things to do in Victoria. Situated on Vancouver Island, northwest of Seattle and southwest of Vancouver, you have to fly or take a ferry to get...
Long Beach Washington Weekend: Year round fun!
A Long Beach, Washington weekend is the perfect getaway from Seattle, Tacoma or Portland any time of year. It’s a low key, outdoor oriented place with tasty food and drink, cozy lodging and miles of walking and biking opportunities, not to mention the beach! It’s probably obvious that the...
Four Things You Must Pack for Alaska in Summer
Alaska is an enormous and diverse state with a wide range of weather, landscapes and activities. This can make packing a challenge! I lived in Alaska for seven years and I spend several weeks in Alaska every year. I have learned everything there is to know about what to...
Cutthroat Lake Hike in North Cascades: Easier Larches
Looking for a relatively easy hike to see the gorgeous orange larch trees of North Central Washington? Similar to Blue Lake, Cutthroat lake is a mellow 4 miles round trip with just 400 feet of elevation gain, this one is easier and in the same area along the North...
15 Best Things to do in Vancouver and 3 day Itinerary
Vancouver, British Columbia is one of the best cities in the whole world. Stunning natural beauty, delicious food, walkability and amazing public transit make Vancouver is a popular destination for international visitors, Canadians and Seattleites looking for a fun international weekend getaway. There are so many fun and unique...