Standing at 14,410 feet, Mount Rainier is one of the most attention-grabbing landmarks in the Pacific Northwest. Not only is the soaring stratovolcano the most topographically prominent peak in the lower 48 states – with 13,211 feet of prominence – … Read More
Akin to our luck hiking Cascade Pass, which was accessible for just ten days during the summer of 2021 due to weather-related road closures, we were also able to add Hidden Lake Lookout to our list of that year’s ‘Top … Read More
If you’re in search of a stunning day hike in North Cascades National Park, the trip to Cascade Pass and Sahale Arm has got to be one of the most beautiful. A longer, more challenging outing, the route clocks in … Read More
An active stratovolcano in southwestern Washington, Mount Saint Helens is one of the most dangerous and most closely monitored volcanoes in the world. Its modern moniker was conferred in 1792 by British explorer George Vancouver. However, the peak’s indigenous name … Read More
Seattle is a city that seems to have it all – great coffee shops and restaurants, amazing seafood, and an enormous craft beer scene. It’s a city that’s bustling with activity and entertainment options but, at the same time, has … Read More
Quite possibly one of the best craft beer cities in the country, Seattle is a great place to visit if you’re looking for great brews. With the hop capital of the world just a couple hours southeast and dozens of … Read More
Perched along the shores of Puget Sound, Seattle is widely regarded as one of the best seafood cities in the country. Given that my partner and rescue pup are obsessed with all things fish, we made it a priority to … Read More
Seattle, Washington… the home of the Seahawks, Space Needle and, of course, Starbucks. Since its IPO nearly thirty years ago, the latter of the three icons has catapulted the city into the spotlight on the world’s coffee stage. As of … Read More
Standing at 14,410 feet, Mt. Rainier’s snowcapped summit is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Pacific Northwest. The soaring stratovolcano is not only the most topographically prominent peak in the lower 48 states – with 13,211 feet of … Read More
Located about thirty miles east of Granite Falls along the Mountain Loop Highway, Gothic Basin sits in the heart of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The fragile alpine basin is tucked between the rugged summits of Gothic and Del Campo … Read More
