I grew up in the Seattle area, went to the University of Washington, and lived in Seattle for years after college before relocating for work, meeting Alysha, and eventually making my way back to the Pacific Northwest (this time in Portland). At its core, Seattle is a city that is optimistic and entrepreneurial. You can…
Tucked away at the northwest corner of the contiguous United States on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, you’ll find what might be the most diverse national park in the entire country. From its rugged rocky beaches to the rare coastal temperate rainforests and high alpine landscapes, you’ll find a staggering diversity of ecosystems within…
We live in Portland, Oregon, a place that we have fallen in love with over the last decade or so, and we regularly venture north from our home base in Oregon to explore every corner of the Pacific Northwest (some corners more than others). Some of our favorite memories from the past few years (including…
While we live in Portland now, Matt grew up in the Seattle area (in Issaquah, which is where a few of the closer-in hikes below are located) and we regularly come up to Seattle to visit friends and family, oftentimes including a hike or two during our visit. There are very few big cities with…
Seattle is a city that seems to be in a constant state of change. Over the past decade or so, it has seen a rapid rise up the list of American cities to both visit and live in thanks to the thriving cultural scene (it’s the hub of music and theater in the Pacific Northwest),…
If you’re looking for a relatively easy hike in Washington that takes you to one of the best waterfalls in Washington, the Twin Falls Trail in North Bend (inside Olallie State Park) is for you. As a bonus, the hike to Twin Falls is also accessible year-round thanks to its low elevation, which makes it…