As Washington locals, we have the luxury of being either a ferry ride or couple hours drive away from so many beautiful pacific northwest destinations, one of them being Whidbey Island and all of the fun (and whimsical) things to do there. Whidbey Island is the largest island in Washington state and is world famous…
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My fingers brushed the warm, orange sandstone as I reached for the next smoothed pocket. I paused. The steep angle obscured the top of the escarpment above. Below, the leafless forest of the Red River Gorge in the early spring spread across the valley. The trail of pockets showed how far I’d scrabbled up the…
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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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Sometimes Coloradans can be a little nervous about sharing their favorite hikes, and that reticence can sometimes feel a little like gatekeeping. Aren’t the outdoors for everyone? So the fact that I’m going to share one of my favorite hikes in Colorado may feel like blasphemy to some. Still, for me, it’s a wonderful way…
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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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When people think about visiting Colorado, they often think of going to the mountains, going skiing or enjoying a Denver Broncos football game. All of these activities and spaces are wonderful to enjoy, but there is so much to do in Colorado. Let me introduce you to one of my favorite road trips to take…
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I grew up hiking in the mountains of Colorado. But, if I told you that I never went hiking with my mom I bet that would surprise you. In fact, I went hiking and exploring through the many different programs that my mom was able to enroll me in. I was a part of YMCA,…
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