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…
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…
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…
Growing up in the Seattle area, I (Matt here!) spent what probably adds up to hours of my life gaping at the towering, snowcapped peak of Mount Rainier on sunny summer days around Washington State (you can basically see it from the entire western half of the state). The thing that stands out about Mount…
Planning on visiting Mount Rainier National Park? You’re in the right place. We love Mount Rainier National Park, and make AT LEAST one (usually more) trip every summer from our home down in Portland up to the park. Growing up in Seattle, Matt and his family judged the weather – at least in part –…