A Comprehensive Beginners Guide to Backpacking Day Hiking to Overnight, its a game changer. Spending the night in the wilderness can add a whole new dimension to your hiking experience. There is something incredible about watching the sunrise with a cup of coffee. And sunset,…
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10 Best Backpacking Trips in Washington
An Epic list + Ultimate Guide from a Washington Local. Looking to add some fantastic backpacking adventures to your list for next summer in Washington State? If yes, then read on. I’ve compiled a selection of, in my opinion, the best backpacking trips in Washington…
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10 AMAZING Firetower Lookout Hikes in Washington
Confession. I have an obsessive love with fire towers, can you relate? A small piece of history and of course the most epic views. As soon as you see a lookout perched on top of a mountain, it tends to give that last push to…
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Backpacking with Kids – Chain Lakes Loop
Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington The Chain Lakes Loop trail in the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest should be at the top of everyone’s list for backpacking with kids. You’ll be treated to stunning views from the moment you leave the parking lot. And…
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Summit Lake – A perfect Washington backcountry Campsite
I can’t remember where I first saw the view on the ridge overlooking Summit Lake, but I knew I had to go (and take my kids there). I set a date, packed up my gear (a hefty 50 lbs), and loaded us into the car.…
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9 Incredible Easy Day Hikes Near Seattle
Friendly Hikes Near Seattle: Perfect for Kids + Families When I first began hiking around the Pacific Northwest, I wanted a list like this: hikes that were short, sweet, and close to Seattle. This collection of hikes ticks all those boxes. Each trail is under…
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4 AWESOME METHOW VALLEY SPRING WILDFLOWER HIKES
The Methow Valley, nestled in the North Cascades of Washington, is a year-round outdoor paradise with mountain views, charming small towns, and endless opportunities for adventure. In the Spring, wildflower-filled trails make it a haven for hiking. Especially as you are getting the itch to…
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My Top 10 hikes in Washington State in 2021
There are endless amounts of hikes in Washington. So many in-fact that you could probably spend your entire life hiking here and still have more to go. Because of this, a top 10 hikes in Washington State of all time almost seems impossible. I like…