Usually, when we’re looking for a hike in the Pacific Northwest, we have in mind a hike in the mountains that takes you on a nice journey through the forest (the more ferns, the better) and brings you to either a waterfall, a crystal clear alpine lake, or an outcropping with a sweeping view. If…
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…
Evergreen trees as far as the eye can see, covered in a thick, green moss that makes you feel like you’re in an Elven Kingdom in the Lord of the Rings. Rocky coastlines interspersed with sandy beaches. Rugged alpine terrain and countless snowcapped peaks. Alpine lakes, subalpine meadows filled with wildflowers of all colors, and…
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),…