Glacial covered mountains, alpine lakes, dense forests, driftwood beaches, and trails galore…Washington state has so much beauty and adventure waiting for you. If you like surrounding yourself with gorgeous ecosystems and incredible hiking opportunities, then you’ll definitely want to spend a few nights (or a lifetime) in one of Washington state’s many incredible campgrounds like …
Mount Rainier National Park is one of our favorite national parks. You really can’t believe how massive Mount Rainier is until you’re hiking up close to its many glaciers and ice fields. If mountains make you happy, then you absolutely need to spend a few days hiking in Mount Rainier National Park so you can …
Mount Rainier is absolutely magical and the combination of meadows and mountains here are incomparable. Mt Rainier, one of the greatest US National Parks, is an amazing destination but can be challenging to squeeze everything due to the sheer size of the park. No matter how long you’re visiting, these 11 things to do are …
One of our family’s all time favorite things to do is to camp inside national parks and camping in Mount Rainier is no exception. With its blooming meadows, lush forests, and towering 14,000 foot summit, the vibe, tranquility, and beauty of spending days inside the parks does amazing things for everyone’s wellness, happiness, and creates …
The PNW (Pacific Northwest) is a place of magical forests, cascading waterfalls, and lakes nesteled between mountain peaks. We try to spend some time every summer in the PNW and one of our favorite things to do there is hike. Hiking is cheap, family-friendly, and wonderful for your health. Next time you are in the …
This is one of our favorite hikes of all time and definitely belongs on the #goat list. While I totally wish I had backpacked it so that I could’ve stared longingly for hours at the gorgeous deep blue, teal, and turquoise alpine lakes, getting a permit for backpacking this hike is nearly impossible (although every …
Northern Washington is filled with gorgeous mountains and amazing artisan food. From the steep, towering, dramatic peaks that cover North Cascades National Park to the beer and brats in Leavenworth, northern Washington is filled with awesome things to do especially if you love outdoor adventure. Here are some of our favorite things to do in …
Updated in 2019: This Washington State itinerary is centered around food and forests as you make your way through it’s three beautiful national parks: Mount Rainer, North Cascades, and Olympic National Park.
