When you’re in Portland, a “nice day” is at least partially defined by whether or not you can see Mount Hood’s snowy peak on the horizon to the east, towering behind the city at just over 11,000 feet. Growing up in Seattle, we had a similar barometer – in Seattle’s case, it’s Mount Rainier –…
At just an hour away from Portland, Hood River is a great destination for both a day trip and a weekend getaway if you’re coming from the City of Roses. Hood River’s location in the Columbia River Gorge is what makes it a worthy destination. The town sits at an intersection of multiple different types…
One of our favorite things about living in Portland is the fact that within 90 minutes of our front door, we can be at the trailhead for some of our favorite hikes in the state. Several of those hikes call the Columbia River Gorge home, and many of them are well under 90 minutes from…
Looking for a guide to hiking in the Bay Area? You’re in the right place! We’re two (former) Bay Area locals who lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for a decade together (Alysha grew up in the Bay Area), and we’ve done all sorts of hiking near San Francisco. One of our favorite parts…
Why do we love the North Cascades so much? It’s our kind of national park. And by that, we mean two things. First, while some national parks (looking at you, Yellowstone) are all about the attractions that are just off the road, accessed by a short boardwalk (which means crowds galore), North Cascades National Park…
Looking for a hike up in Northern Washington with amazing views of Mount Baker and the other peaks of the North Cascades and impressive displays of wildflowers or fall color (depending on the season)? Let us introduce you to Yellow Aster Butte, one of our favorite hikes near Mount Baker (and in the entire state!)….