Whidbey Island is the largest island in Washington state and has tons of fun things to do for a day trip or weekend trip. We took a trip to Whidbey Island this past Thanksgiving and over Black Friday Weekend to change things up for the family, and it was BEYOND worth it. The holiday spirit…
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We just got back from THE MOST BEAUTIFUL mini road trip we took from Washington state to the Oregon coast and back. The Kitsap Peninsula was our starting point, which is also a great place to start if you’re coming from Seattle. You can hop on the Bremerton ferry from downtown Seattle, then drive from…
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If you’re planning to hike any of the trails on Mount Baker or along the Mount Baker Scenic Byway, you’re in for a real treat! Mount Baker has some stunning landscapes and is often less busy than other high-profile mountains in Washington state, like Mount Rainier that tends to have more tourists. Since I’m not…
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If you’re planning a road trip anywhere in Washington, adding a Bainbridge Island day trip to your plans is an absolute must! It has everything you might want in a Washington destination: beautiful Pacific Northwest gardens and trails, breathtaking views, sea life, amazing food, art, shopping, and history. Bainbridge Island is both the name of…
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One of my favorite things to do whenever we’re road tripping or hiking along the coast is to hunt for hidden beaches, especially in Northern California. Don’t get me wrong. I love all of California, but I love the more mystical and Pacific Northwest feel of the region. There are SO many beautiful secret beaches…
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My wife and I got married in early June, so every year we like to take a trip or go on some sort of adventure to celebrate our anniversary, like we did with our Vancouver Island road trip. This time, we decided to plan a Pacific Coast Highway road trip starting in southern Oregon and…
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Experience the best of Arizona and Nevada with this epic 4-Day Southwest Road Trip. Destinations include Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and Sedona for not just a fun trip, but one filled with beauty and nature’s best views. How to Do Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon & Sedona in a 4-Day Road Trip Do you…
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This ultimate Vancouver Island road trip itinerary explores Vancouver Island from Victoria to the Pacific Rim and everything in between (and kind of all-around). We started in Seattle, Washington where we flew in specifically to start our road trip and took the ferries from the Anacortes port to Vancouver Island, BC. We did everything from…
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My wife and I were both born and raised in the eastern part of Missouri, St. Louis to be exact. Over the course of that time we were able to visit and hike a good majority of the state and national parks there. Some were duds and some were absolutely remarkable. When you think of…
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If you’re traveling to Washington state, then the opportunity to road trip from Seattle to Olympic National Park is an opportunity that you can’t pass up. Whether you are a beginner or avid hiker, camper, or just your every day adventurer, this park will blow your mind. 2.5 million people actually visit Olympic National Park…
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