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…
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 –…
Why do we love the North Cascades so much? It’s our kind of national park. And by that, we mean two things. First, while some national parks (looking at you, Yellowstone) are all about the attractions that are just off the road, accessed by a short boardwalk (which means crowds galore), North Cascades National Park…
Looking for a hike up in Northern Washington with amazing views of Mount Baker and the other peaks of the North Cascades and impressive displays of wildflowers or fall color (depending on the season)? Let us introduce you to Yellow Aster Butte, one of our favorite hikes near Mount Baker (and in the entire state!)….