Looking for a guide to the best things to do on Orcas Island? We love Orcas, and we’re sharing our experiences exploring the island to help you plan an incredible trip. Out of the island getaways in western Washington, Orcas Island is my personal favorite. After countless trips to San Juan Island in the summertime…
One of the best parts about living in the Pacific Northwest (we now live in Portland, but the idea is the same) is the fact that, at any given moment, you’re roughly 90 minutes from the ocean and 90 minutes from the mountains. That geography makes this northwest corner of the country special, and is…
Between the dense forests, roaring rivers, and soaring mountain peaks, Oregon is a wonderland for people who love the outdoors. In the last year and a half, we have spent more than three months in Oregon, exploring every corner of the western half of the state (though there’s so much more to Oregon that we…
On the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, you’ll find a small town called Tofino. You might not have heard of it before, but it’s well-known among nature lovers and surfers who consider Tofino’s beaches the surfing hub of Canada. It’s quiet. Laid back. Coastal. Full of things to do. In other words,…
Seattle is a beautiful city, full of things to do, see, and eat no matter what you’re into. I know, because I lived in the Seattle area for almost 20 years from elementary school to after college, and spent a large part of that time exploring all corners of the city. One of the best…
Seattle is a city that, over its history, has been in a constant state of change. From the early years when it really got its start as a hub for people setting off for the promise of a better future in the form of the gold rush, to today, when it has become home to…