As we made our way north from the Seattle area towards the Skykomish River Valley to hike to Wallace Falls, we were enveloped in a dense layer of fog that had us wondering whether or not we’d even be able to see the falls. We arrived in the parking lot, which seemed to be on…
Looking for a fantastic hike with a tiny fraction of the crowds that descend on Lake Louise and Moraine Lake? Look no further than the Healy Pass trail. Look, Banff is well beyond a hidden gem or secret – it’s basically Disneyland for people that love the mountains. Instead of mickey ears and white Nikes,…
After hiking this trail for a second time on our latest trip to Banff, we were hiking back along the shore of Lake Louise when the question of what the best hike around Lake Louise came up. I, Matt, asked Alysha which trail – the Plain of Six Glaciers trail or the Lake Agnes and…
Tucked away along the coast in southern Portugal, the Algarve is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the entire country. And with the area’s dramatic coastal scenery, beautiful white sand beaches, exciting resort towns, and more than 300 days of sunshine each year, it’s not difficult to see why it’s a staple on…
Looking for some inspiration for hiking in Washington State? You’re in the right place! This guide to the best hikes in Washington has been compiled over the course of the years and years we’ve spent exploring the trails in Washington State, and we are constantly adding (and subtracting) as we explore more of the state’s…
As spectacular as it is popular, a trip up to the Enchantments in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness is on nearly every Pacific Northwest adventurer’s bucket list. It’s one of the most incredible slices of alpine paradise in the country – easily earning a spot in the top five on our list of the best Washington…