For the fourth time this year, my snowshoe plans fell through. It seems I have done something to anger the outdoor gods. However, lowland parks free of avalanche danger and full of trails are in abundance here!
good hikes for kids
North Creek Boardwalk
I love a good boardwalk. Between avalanche danger and time constraints, I’ve been hitting a lot more local parks lately, and this marshy Snohomish County park is full of nostalgia for me.
Calling the RIGHT Bluff at Ebey’s Landing
Yet again, I was faced with a choice to watch Tom Brady in yet another super bowl or to opt outside. No-brainer!
Watson Lake Backpacking
The 60+ hour weeks are still continuing at work, so for our own sanity, forced time off has been implemented. Twist my arm, I guess I’ll go backpacking?
Padilla Bay
Ahh, Washington. You can pick a date and a hike weeks in advance, and then days before with rampant flooding all around, you get to scramble for a backup. Ain’t it grand?
Sun Mountain Trails: Kraule-View Ridge Loop
In Winthrop is the famous Sun Mountain Lodge. Amongst other lodge-y amenities, the lodge offers some stunning snowshoe and xc-skiing trails. We decided to check out their snowshoe trails when in Winthrop for MLK weekend.
Pearrygin Lake State Park Snowshoe
The boyfriendo’s family recently moved to Winthrop. Knowing what an outdoor city Winthrop is year-round, I was thrilled for a chance to visit!
Port Gamble Forest
Usually, when I plan a hike, I pick the hike first, and brewery or other stops on the way home second. This weekend, I flipped that script!
Two Seasons of Lake Twentytwo
Thie weekend, I did something I don’t usually do–I repeated a hike. But this time, there was snow!
Urban Hiking: Mercer Slough
As the doldrums of winter are upon us (with snow levels and avalanche danger wildly fluctuating), I have been embracing our nearby parks for my trail fix. Next up, Mercer Slough!