Neve Camp | North Cascades Backpacking

Neve Camp | North Cascades Backpacking

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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

Franklin Ghost Town Offers a Trip Back in Time

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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...
Golden Larch March in the North Cascades

Golden Larch March in the North Cascades

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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...
Harry’s Ridge Hike at Mount St. Helens

Harry’s Ridge Hike at Mount St. Helens

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Hiking at Mount St. Helens is unlike any other experience in Washington. It’s haunting, beautiful, fascinating and downright awesome. And I say that in the truest sense of the word – it leaves you in awe of Mother Nature. The hike to Harry’s Ridge...
Cutthroat Lake | An Easy Hike With A Beautiful Payoff

Cutthroat Lake | An Easy Hike With A Beautiful Payoff

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As an adjective, the word cutthroat is defined as “(of a competitive situation or activity) fierce and intense; involving the use of ruthless measures.” Luckily, Cutthroat Lake in the North Cascades is named after the colorful trout found in its waters,...