Neve Camp | North Cascades Backpacking

by Tim Lewis

Over the river and through the woods to Neve Camp we go! Located just 2.5 miles down Thunder Creek trail in North Cascades National Park, Neve Camp (pronounced nev-AY) is a backpacking adventure that doesn’t require much effort. Sure, it’s not for everyone...

Franklin Ghost Town Offers a Trip Back in Time

by Tim Lewis

It’s not everyday you get to take a walk back in time, but that’s what happens when you visit Franklin ghost town just outside of Black Diamond. The railroad running through Franklin in 1902 Located 37 miles from downtown Seattle (map), Franklin was a once...

Seattle Whale Watching | Puget Sound Express

by Tim Lewis

Whales are truly amazing mammals, and we’re fortunate enough to have them in the Northwest. The only problem is: you rarely get to see them from shore. But spotting these stunning creatures is made much easier on a Seattle whale watching trip with Puget Sound...

Keechelus Lake Snowshoe Trail

by Tim Lewis

When the weather turns cold in the winter, it’s time to head for the hills – er, mountains of Snoqualmie Pass. There’s no shortage of snowy fun just outside of Seattle. Take the Keechelus Lake snowshoe trail for example! I’ll start by saying...

Best Time to See Golden Larches in Washington

by Tim Lewis

Leaves change colors every autumn. It’s one of those really special times to live in the Pacific Northwest. Sure, we don’t get the same incredible colors as the Midwest or East Coast, but we get something even better – golden larches. You have to...

Golden Larch March in the North Cascades

by Tim Lewis

It’s an annual tradition in the Northwest: the golden larch march. Hikers, tourists, and outdoor enthusiasts flock to the mountains in early- to mid-October to see larches as their needles turn bright yellow in the autumn. Tove and I are among the many who head...