Ahh, Washington beach camping. Critters, sea air, and sand everywhere. What’s not to love?
WA hiking
You can HIKE to a WINERY!
Cowiche Canyon, to a beer snob like me, is best-known as a hop variety. But it’s also a network of awesome trails just outside of Yakima, including a route you can take to a winery!
Spring Snowshoeing at Mount Rainier National Park
Spring in the mountains can mean wildflowers, or still snow by the foot! At Mount Rainier National Park, spring can be a wonderful time to snowshoe but have a better chance at good weather and clear roads. But, there’s some key info you should know!
Ancient Lakes
For a bit, it felt like I would never make it out to this trail! I had plans last spring, but then the pandemic hit. March had a fee-free day and a massive race (during said pandemic, which, just, buh?) pushing us back twice, and with temps predicted in the high 70s to low 80s, […]
Sage Hills
The flower show in some parts of the PNW is on! Right now some hikes are carpeted with arrowleaf balsalmroot and purple lupine–including this network of trails in Wenatchee.
Wenatchee Crest
Finally, I got to do some snow-hiking! Although does it count if you don’t need snowshoes or even microspikes?
Paradise Valley Conservation Area
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!
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!
Trying the Ozette Triangle
Coastal hiking is a ubiquitous Washington activity for the outdoorsy–and the Ozette Triangle is a gem of a hike or backpacking destination.
Larch March to Tiffany Mountain
A larch hike…on a gorgeous WEEKEND day in October…WITHOUT crowds? They do exist!