How to Visit Yellowstone in Winter: Ultimate Guide to the Park’s Best Season
Imagine visiting Yellowstone National Park, walking boardwalks through a geyser basin and seeing no one else. Imagine the solitude and beauty of a lone wolf spotted against the snow, or a herd of bison or elk meandering along the road. You see the heat and steam rising up from...
Snowshoe Pacific Crest Trail North from Snoqualmie Pass
If you’re looking for a close to Seattle, no trail pass needed, relatively safe from avalanches winter snowshoe, snowshoe Pacific Crest Trail north from Snoqualmie Pass! This trail is also known as the longer outing to Commonwealth Basin though I have never gone beyond the first couple miles. I...
Top 5 Urban Hikes in Seattle
We are surrounded by many amazing fall and winter hikes in Seattle, but we have some wonderful walks in Seattle too! These are perfect for rainy days, short winter days, long summer evenings, snowstorms and when you just don’t want to have to do too much planning. These walks...
Rattlesnake Ledge Sunrise Hike
I love sunrise. It is rough to wake up crazy early but there’s something about being up and out before the world wakes up that I truly love. I also love the promise of a new day, and the darkness that slowly gets lighter until you don’t need your...
South Seattle Urban Hike: Kubota Gardens/Lakeridge
Seattle is blessed with an abundance of beautiful urban hikes, some of which I’ve talked about before here, here and here. There’s no need to leave the city to find natural beauty, miles of trails and to get some deep breaths in nature. This post will cover an often...
Complete Guide to Winter in Olympic National Park
Are you looking for a unique and epic winter adventure? Olympic National Park is a fantastic place to go if you want an adventure any time of year. Whether you love the snow or hate it and no matter what the weather is doing, you’ll have an amazing time...
Winter Day trip to Mt Rainier
In winter, Mt Rainier’s famous wildflowers and high mountain meadows are covered in deep snow. Rain, fog and snow frequently limit the views and yet this is an AWESOME time for a day at Mt Rainier! If you’re looking to get outside all year, a winter day trip to...
Best Beginner Cross Country Skiing near Seattle
A wonderful strategy for getting outside more in winter to is to learn a new winter sport. (Learn about getting started with snowshoeing here.) This article will talk about learning to cross country ski (also known as nordic skiing) and where to find cross country skiing near Seattle. I...
Gold Creek Valley Snowshoe at Snoqualmie Pass
November 2021 Note: Last winter has seen a big increase in crowding at Gold Creek, as well as other Sno parks along the I-90 corridor. If safe and legal parking is full, head somewhere else. DO NOT PARK ON FREEWAY INTERCHANGES OR SLED NEXT TO FREEWAY RAMPS. Looking for...
Where can I go sledding near Seattle?
You might have heard that Seattle has some pretty depressing winters, lots of gray skies and rain! One of the best ways to combat winter blues is to get out and play in the snow. Somehow the snow is so much more fun and energizing than rain! If you’re...