Seattle is an incredible city. As far as we’re concerned, it’s the best place on the planet. With that said, Seattle is still a city. That means it’s nice to escape every once in a while. For us, there’s no better escape than a hike. If...
It has a unique — if not dull — name: Lake Twenty Two. And for that matter, there doesn’t seem to be any consistency with its name. You’ll see it written different ways: Lake Twentytwo and Lake 22. With all the confusion about the name,...
There’s no denying tulips make the Skagit Valley an incredible place to visit in the spring, but before the fields are glowing in purple, red, and pink, there’s a sea of yellow in Mount Vernon. In late winter, the Skagit Valley daffodils put on quite a...
“Although the Paradise area trails that radiate out from the visitor center are popular in any season, winter is when they really shine.” That’s the line on VisitRainier.com that led my dad and me to Mount Rainier recently. There are plenty of...
Snoqualmie Pass is a haven for winter activities. There’s snowboarding, skiing, and also plenty of great snowshoeing. There are several options for trekking around in the snow, but one of the best for beginners — or experienced snowshoers alike — is...