The Best Afternoon Tea in Victoria
Afternoon tea in Victoria is one of the most popular activities for visitors and with good reason. This British tradition is available all over Victoria and is a fun and unique classic Victoria experience. I grew up with this tradition both at home and when visiting Victoria. My great...
Mt Townsend Hike: Epic Olympic Mountain Views
One of the best hikes on the Olympic Peninsula and certainly one of the best views, the Mt Townsend hike is challenging at 8 miles and just over 3000 feet of elevation gain. The trail climbs steadily but it’s so worth the more than 25 switchbacks as you climb...
Mt Washington Hike near Seattle: WAY better than Mt Si!
Looking for a classic Cascades climb to an incredible view? Need new ideas besides Mt Si? Appreciate a less crowded trail? If any of that sounds like you then get ready to fall in love with Mt Washington. At 8.5 miles round trip and 3200 feet of elevation gain,...
Crystal Mountain Gondola: Epic Mt Rainier Views
Looking for something different to do at Mt Rainier? Want epic mountain views while eating your lunch outside? Looking to be swept to a mountaintop without hiking? What to hike to a destination others rode a gondola too? If any of these sound like you then you’ll love a...
Otter Falls and Lipsy Lake Hike
Otter Falls is one of the most beautiful and unique waterfalls I’ve ever seen and one of the best hikes near North Bend. It’s a long 10 mile hike to get there on a wide and mostly flat trail (700 feet of elevation gain) through a beautiful forest along...
Spray Park Hike in Mt Rainier National Park
Wildflowers? Mountain views? A dazzling waterfall? YES. This is Spray Park! The hike to Spray Park in Mt Rainier National Park has it all. It is a challenging 6-8 mile hike with up to 2000 feet of elevation gain. There’s variation because of the options for turning around (see...
Lussier Hot Springs Soaking Guide
Lussier Hot Springs is a natural hot springs located in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park in Southeastern British Columbia. This beautiful hot springs is definitely discovered and can get quite busy year round. People are friendly and it’s a gorgeous setting. Lussier Hot Springs is a collection of three warm...
5 Best Olympic National Park Waterfalls
There are so many things to love about Olympic National Park and the Olympic Peninsula. There are impossibly green ancient forests, gorgeous lakes, rugged open beaches, high alpine meadows, towering mountains and waterfalls! The Olympic National Park waterfalls are stunning and many are a short hike so on your...
Teneriffe Falls: Gorgeous Waterfall near Seattle
Teneriffe Falls in one of my favorite waterfall hikes near Seattle and one of my favorite waterfall hikes near Seattle. It’s also less crowded than many hikes near North Bend even though it’s just a couple miles from the Mt Si trailhead. This trail connects to the Mt Si...
Portage Glacier Day Trip from Anchorage
Portage Glacier is one of the most approachable glaciers in Alaska with multiple ways to see it including hiking Portage Pass and a boat tour across Portage Lake. It’s also a short drive from Anchorage, the base camp for many visitors to Alaska. Portage Glacier is a fantastic destination...