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
The last few winters have 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 a...
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...
Snowshoeing near Seattle: Best Beginner Routes
Don’t let winter keep you inside! It may be gray and rainy most of the winter in Seattle, but nearby are magical winter landscapes ready to be explored. I’m a born and raised Seattleite and have loved playing in the snow for decades. I’m excited to share my favorite...
Best Rainy Day Hikes in Mt Rainier National Park
When most people think of Mt Rainier, they think of going to the park for epic mountain views! The epic mountain views are AWESOME, but don’t let cloudy or rainy weather stop you from visiting. Some of the most incredible experiences in Mt Rainier are just as good on...
Maple Pass Loop North Cascades
The Maple Pass Loop in the North Cascades is an amazing view hike that I previously mentioned here and here, but it is such an amazing hike and one of the best in Washington and one of the best larch hikes in Washington that it deserves it’s own post!...
Fall Backpacking Lake Ingalls and Headlight Basin
Fall backpacking Lake Ingalls in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness is an annual tradition for me. Late September or early October when the larches are turning golden is the perfect time. You can’t actually camp at Lake Ingalls, but you can at Headlight Basin. You pass through Headlight Basin on the...
Mt Rainier and Yakima Loop Drive
If you’re looking for a less crowded and more unique trip through Mt Rainier National Park, look no further than a trip through the less busy east side of Mt Rainier National Park, over Chinook Pass and through the Naches Valley to Yakima. You can make a weekend out...