Lake Twenty Two | A Beautiful Hike With A Distinct Name

by Tim Lewis

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,...

Skagit Valley Daffodils | The First Sign of Spring Near Seattle

by Tim Lewis

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...

Nisqually Vista Snowshoe at Mount Rainier National Park

by Tim Lewis

“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...

Gold Creek Pond | Snowshoeing at Snoqualmie Pass

by Tim Lewis

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...

Visit Keekwulee Falls For A Fun Winter Hike Near Seattle

by Tim Lewis

You have two choices during the fall and winter in Seattle: you can go into lockdown to avoid the elements — or — you can go out and enjoy them. We personally prefer the latter. There’s nothing better than stomping through the snow, and a great place...

Mima Mounds | Take a Walk Through a Natural Mystery

by Tim Lewis

There are few things left unexplained on our planet, but the mima mounds near Olympia are one of them. With several paved and unpaved trails, you can actually take a stroll through this unsolved natural mystery. The Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve (map) is located...