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 that are up in Washington…
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. …
If you’ve stumbled upon this guide, you’re probably looking for the best hikes at Mount Rainier. We have great news for you – you’re in the right place! We make regular trips to Mount Rainier National Park from our home base of Portland, Oregon, and spend at least a couple of weekends every summer and…
Mount Rainier National Park, home of the 14,000+ foot volcano that is visible for hundreds of miles, spans nearly 400 acres in southwest Washington. It’s a massive park, and it’s made more comlicated by the fact that the Mountain sits right smack dab in the middle of it, with no way to go over, under,…
On our latest trip to Mount Rainier National Park, it was our goal to make it to the big four waterfalls in the Paradise area – Narada, Christine, Myrtle, and Comet Falls. By the evening of our last full day, we had checked off the first three, and we were planning on getting up at…
Want to see the best of Mount Rainier National Park, but only have a day? You’re in the right place. We’ve spent a fair amount of time exploring Mount Rainier National Park over the past several years from our home base in Portland, and we’re going to help you figure out how to best spend…