What does one do on the first real sunny day of the year? The first opportunity to feel the warmth of the sun’s rays on bare skin? If you’re anything like me, there’s only one real way to enjoy it: take a hike! Earlier this month saw temperatures hit 20 Celsius in Anacortes for the […]
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Wet, wild and windy: an Olympic National Park road trip
An Olympic National Park road trip has been on my Washington to do list since we landed in America. It has to be one of the most diverse national parks on the planet. Stretching over nearly a million acres on Washington’s west coast, its beauty encompasses wild beaches, rugged coastlines, wet dense rainforest, epic mountain […]
Save Blanchard Mountain: famous Oyster Dome trail threatened by logging
Usually here on the blog I’m raving about my latest hike, outdoor adventure or weekend getaway. I’m pretty much always jumping up and down about why more people should add Washington State to their USA itinerary. Or encouraging those who already call this beautiful state home to take opportunities to explore it further. But today I need to discuss […]
Alaska in Photos: Adventures in the Last Frontier
Way back in August, Tom and I went to Alaska! But you probably didn’t know that, because until now I’ve barely said a word about it – apart from quick mentions when I discussed my love of America’s national parks and my highlights of 2016. Alaska was absolutely a highlight of 2016. It will definitely be […]
Glaciers and golden larches: hiking and camping in North Cascades National Park
Just days after returning from our epic southern USA road trip, I got itchy feet. Fall was in full swing and I wanted to experience the best Washington had to offer. I knew the way to do that would be hiking and camping in North Cascades National Park. North Cascades has quickly become my favourite hiking […]
Hike Files: Into the Mist on Sauk Mountain
Sauk Mountain is a popular, short and super scenic hike in Washington’s Cascade Mountains. Known for epic views and beautiful fields of summer wildflowers, Tom and I tackled the trail earlier this month as a welcome home treat. We’d just returned from Alaska and wanted to extend our adventure. Sauk Mountain is a 4 mile […]