Last Updated: August 2025 | Reading Time: 8 minutes You want to get out and hike, but you’re not sure where to start. After all,…
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An Epic Guide to Backpacking Shi Shi Beach
Last Updated: August 2025 | Reading Time: 9 minutes Exploring the Wild Beauty of Shi Shi Beach: A Backpacker’s Guide Backpacking on Shi Shi Beach,…
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Common Beginner Backpacking Mistakes
Last Updated: August 2025 | Reading Time: 11 minutes Backpacking can be an incredible adventure, but it can also turn into a nightmare if you’re…
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Best Golden Larch Hikes in Washington: When & Where to See Fall Colors (2025)
I’ll never forget my first time catching peak larch season. It was about 6:15 in the morning at the far end of Colchuck Lake, just…
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Chain Lakes Loop Backpacking Guide: Best Family Overnight Near Mount Baker
Chain Lakes Loop was one of our early family backpacking trips—and it remains one of the best introductions to alpine backpacking with kids. In one…
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Summit Lake – A perfect Washington backcountry Campsite
Last Updated: August 2025 | Reading Time: 13 minutes ⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE: The bridge on Summit Lake Trail has been closed due to structural issues.…
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22 BEST EASY DAY HIKES IN WASHINGTON (That Are Actually Worth It)
This is the list I wish I’d had when I started hiking. Not the gravel paths around lakes. Not the “scenic viewpoints” you could drive…
