Looking for some inspiration for hiking in Washington State? You’re in the right place! This guide to the best hikes in Washington has been compiled over the course of the years and years we’ve spent exploring the trails in Washington State, and we are constantly adding (and subtracting) as we explore more of the state’s…
If you’re looking for a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know to hike the Enchanted Valley Trail in Olympic National Park, you’re in the right place! We spent a few nights out in the backcountry exploring the valley, and we absolutely loved it. We’re here to help you plan your backcountry adventure…
The Burroughs Mountain Trail in Mount Rainier National Park is full of never ending views, which puts it in our top tier of hikes in the park. At first, you get a clear view of Mount Rainier while you traverse Sourdough Ridge, then it disappears behind the burroughs while you ascend the first burroughs (we’ll…
While there are many, many amazing hikes in Mount Rainier National Park, few of them offer as good a payoff-to-effort ratio as the Naches Peak Loop trail. Located at Chinook Pass just east of Mount Rainier, this hike gives you a trio of amazing characteristics: blankets of multicolored wildflowers in the summer, spectacular views of…
After spending two years on a road trip to most of the national parks in the western United States, we often get asked what our favorites are whenever we catch up with friends and family. Every time we start to think about our answer, all three of the national parks in Washington State rise to…
Olympic National Park is one of the most diverse national parks in the country. Within its sprawling boundaries, you’ll find a cornucopia of activities – from beaches, to snow capped peaks, to temperate rainforests – that will have your jaw on the floor, marveling at the sheer amount of natural beauty packed into the park. …