The Best hike in every Alaska cruise port
If you’re a hiker and planning an Alaska cruise, or you just want to find a way to stretch your legs and get away from crowds, this article is for you! I worked in the cruise industry in Alaska for seven years and lived in two of these ports...
11 Best Stops on a road trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks Alaska
A road trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks is one of the best road trips in Alaska! On this spectacular 360 mile drive, you’ll see incredible landscapes as you transition between several of Alaska’s unique climate zones, see wildlife and pass through Denali State Park and the edge of Denali...
Complete Guide to Winter in Manning Park British Columbia
Manning Park is an outdoor enthusiasts year round paradise located in southern British Columbia in the stunning mountains east of Vancouver. Winter in Manning Park brings a special kind of fun, with every winter and snow play activity far away from the crowds of winter resorts closer to Vancouver....
Guide to Visiting Cypress Island in Washington
Cypress Island is an absolutely stunning place in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. This is a wonderful destination to get away from it all and experience some fantastic camping in the Pacific Northwest. Cypress Island does not have public ferry service, but it is closer to Anacortes than...
Ultimate Washington National Parks Road Trip Itinerary
Looking for everything you might want to know about visiting Washington National Parks? Washington has three National Parks – Olympic, Mt Rainier and North Cascades as well as nine other national park units and two national monuments. Thinking about planning a road trip to visit them all? You’re in...
How to visit Alaska without a car
Are you planning a trip to Alaska and just realized how expensive rental cars are? Are you wanting to visit this vast state but don’t want to drive? Do you just like to understand all your options before you make decisions? If any of those sound like you, and...
13 Fun things to do in Winthrop, WA
The charming and historic town of Winthrop is a delightful place to visit year round! It makes a scenic weekend road trip from Seattle full of sunshine, outdoor adventure and good food. Winthrop is located in the Methow Valley on the east side of North Cascades National Park and...
Best Cross Country Skiing near Vancouver BC
The cross country skiing near Vancouver, BC is absolutely amazing! There are lots of wonderful options with excellent grooming as well as rentals. For my fellow American skiers, if you have not ventured north of the border for cross country skiing, it’s time to start! I love heading up...
17 Unique things to do in Port Townsend
Port Townsend is a delightful Victorian seaport on the Olympic Peninsula not far from Seattle. It has historic buildings, delicious food and plenty of outdoor adventure! It’s a popular day trip or weekend getaway for Washingtonians and also has plenty of visitors from other parts of the country and...
Best Boots for Alaska
If you’re looking for the best boots for Alaska, winter or summer, hiking or fishing or just walking around town, you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re a visitor or planning a move to Alaska, I’ve got you! I lived in Alaska for seven years and I still...