Leaves change colors every autumn, making it one of the most beautiful times to live in the Pacific Northwest. We might not get the same fall colors as the Midwest or East Coast, but we get something pretty special: golden larches. So, when is the best time to see...
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...
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...
Seattle doesn’t typically get much snow in the winter, but the white stuff isn’t usually hard to find. Snoqualmie Pass is a short jaunt from the city, and it offers some snowy adventures, including this fun winter hike to Talapus Lake. Talapus Lake...
You can’t wait for perfect weather to visit outdoor attractions in the Pacific Northwest. If you do — you’ll never see anything. That’s why on a drizzly day, driving back to Seattle from Pullman, Tove and I decided to stop and check out Palouse...