Snow Lake Hike at Snoqualmie Pass
Snow Lake is one of the busiest trails in Washington State and is very popular with Seattle hikers. I don’t often recommend super busy hikes, but Snow Lake is totally worth it! I like to save this hike for late September or early October, when the fall colors on...
How to get to the Whistler Train Wreck
The Whistler Train Wreck is one of the most unique things to do in Whistler and a fascinating nature meets industry and art experience. It’s a short hike (about 1 kilometer or .6 mile) through a beautiful forest and across a new sturdy yet bouncy suspension bridge. This is...
Hiking Half Note Loop from PEAK 2 PEAK – the best hike in Whistler
Hiking the Half Note Loop from the Top of the World Summit in Whistler is one of the best hikes in the the Pacific Northwest, and definitely the best hike in Whistler! Save it for a clear, sunny day in the peak of summer and expand your Whistler PEAK...
The 5 Best road trips in Alaska
If you love road trips, then you absolutely must do one of these road trips in Alaska in your lifetime! Alaska’s highways are remote and vast with absolutely spectacular scenery that makes the miles pass quickly. My top 5 Alaska road trips are all on paved roads, making them...
Anchorage to Valdez – 14 unforgettable road trip stops
Driving from Anchorage to Valdez is one of the most scenic road trips in Alaska and takes you from Alaska’s largest city to one of its most charming and quirky port towns. If you prefer, you can fly from Anchorage to Valdez, but if you like road trips this...
Hiking the Thunderbird Falls Trail near Anchorage
If you’re looking for a mellow hike near Anchorage, or place to stretch your legs on an Alaskan road trip, the Thunderbird Falls trail is an excellent option for you! A great beginner family friendly hike through the forest leading to a beautiful 200 foot waterfall is hard to...
Hiking the Root Glacier in Alaska
Hiking on the Root Glacier is one of the best experiences you can have in Alaska, for those who are willing to make the considerable effort to get to the trailhead! The stunning mountain backdrop, the blue ice, the blue pools of water, all of it is unforgettable! I...
12 Unique things to do in Valdez, Alaska
Valdez is a delightful port town in Alaska focused on fishing and day trips into Prince William Sound. One of the best things about Valdez is that not many visitors come this way, so there are plenty of things to do in Valdez that many Alaska visitors don’t get...
How to visit Katmai National Park in Alaska: Ultimate Guide
Katmai National Park is world famous for its endearing brown bears feeding at Brooks Falls, but this park is so much more than just bears! Katmai was originally protected in 1918 after an epic volcanic eruption changed the landscape of the entire area in the 1912 Novarupta volcanic eruption....
How to Visit Wrangell-St Elias National Park in Alaska: Ultimate Guide
There just aren’t enough superlatives to get an accurate description of Wrangell-St Elias National Park. The largest national park in Alaska and in the entire United States, the biggest glaciers, nine of the sixteen highest mountains in the US, and on an on. You’ll have to see it for...