North Cascades National Park is on the traditional homelands of the Sauk-Suiattle, Syilx tmixʷ (Okanagan), and Nłeʔkepmx Tmíxʷ (Nlaka’pamux) Indigenous peoples. Want to visit a national park with breathtaking views, but without the crowds of the more popular parks? North Cascades National Park in northern Washington state is uniquely beautiful, but with a fraction of…
Can’t decide whether to go to the beach, mountains, or forest for your next vacation? How about a destination where you don’t have to choose? Olympic National Park has it all. Located on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula, this national park covers almost a million acres and a variety of ecosystems. Sound like your kind of…
Lake Chelan is located on land historically associated with the Chelan tribe. Lake Chelan is a popular vacation destination in Washington State. It is Washington’s longest lake, at 50.5 miles long, and the third deepest lake in the US. Lake Chelan is located in central Washington, about a 3-4 hour drive away from both Seattle…
Anyone who has bought camping gear has probably experienced some sticker shock. I know I did when I spent $100 on a tent because I struggled to find a cheaper option with a decent rainfly! And after buying everything you need to go camping – a tent, sleeping bag, camp stove… the costs can add…
The San Juan Islands are the traditional lands of Coast Salish Peoples. When you picture an island, you probably imagine a tropical destination with palm trees and turquoise water. But did you know there are islands off the coast of Washington state? The San Juan Islands are a group of islands in northwest Washington, and…
Did you know that visitors take over 10 billion trips to the outdoors each year in the US? Yep, you read that right: that’s billion with a “b”. And that number has only grown as more people have found refuge in the outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic. I’m all for everyone spending time outdoors (the…
