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 […]
Hike files
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 […]
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 […]
Hike Files: Thornton Lakes Trail to Trappers Peak (North Cascades National Park)
Washington has certainly ignited my passion for hiking. While I’ve always enjoyed an outdoors lifestyle, most of my weekends in Newcastle were spent bikini clad and beachside rather than tackling switchbacks in my rainproof jacket and hiking boots. My new ‘home state’ is not short on mountains, and over the past 14 months of living […]