Where can I Rent Kayaks in Seattle?
During summertime in Seattle, who doesn’t want to get out on the water? But how to do it? Most people don’t own boats, and taking boat trips can be expensive. Sometimes you just want to play around in the water! Luckily, there are some places you can go and...
How to Start Hiking for Absolute Beginners
Hiking is a wonderful way to get outside and move your body, both of which are great things and summer in the Pacific Northwest is a great time to start. What is hiking? Hiking is just walking on a trail instead of a road or sidewalk. That’s it! If...
Mt Fremont Hike: Big Views of Mt Rainier
Looking for a big view of Mt Rainier with views from the whole trail? The Mt Fremont hike is a fantastic choice when the road to Sunrise is open (late June through September)! This hike has views from every step and at 6 miles round trip and 800 feet...
Cedar Butte Hike: Mellow and less crowded alternative to Rattlesnake Ledge
Looking for a close to town hike with a decent view through the forest that has less crowds than some of the other close to town hikes? If so, the Cedar Butte hike might be the trail for you! At approximately 4 miles round trip and 900 feet of...
Lower Eastside Trail Loop Hike in Mt Rainier
When the roads on the East side of Mt Rainier National Park open (usually in late May) until they close in the first heavy snows of fall (sometime in November), this Lower eastside trail loop hike in Mt Rainier is the perfect way to get away from crowds, and...
A Seattleite’s Top 10 things to do in Seattle
Are you visiting Seattle soon? Moved here recently? If so, welcome! Perhaps you’re a local trying to think of fun places to go with visiting family and friends that will be fun for you too! Or looking for a place to send them while you’re at work? As a...
Bandera Mountain Hike: Big view hike near Seattle
Friends, Bandera Mountain is AWESOME. It is also CROWDED. By now, you’ll know I’m a big fan of avoiding crowds and don’t normally recommend crowded hikes. However, there are times when it just might be worth it to join the crowd! You can reduce the crowds by going later...
Oyster Dome Loop Hike near Bellingham
Oyster Dome is a fantastic view hike near Bellingham through a peaceful forest to a spectacular view of the San Juan Islands. There are a few ways to do this hike, I like to do a loop from the Samish Bay Overlook that is about 6 miles with 1300...
Ebey’s Landing Loop Hike on Whidbey Island
The Ebey’s Landing Loop hike is my favorite hike on Whidbey Island and one of my favorite hikes in Washington and one that I almost always take visitors to! It includes a ferry ride and/or a ride over a cool bridge (see how this fits into a fun day...
How to Hike More Often: 7 Strategies
It’s that time of year when we’re all anticipating summer, longer days, more sun and more time outdoors! If you’re wanting to get out hiking more this summer, here are some tips that have worked for me for how to hike more often as I’ve increased the amount of...