Ah October – warm cozy blankets, hot cocoa, pumpkin everything, larches…Larch what? What the heck is that? We never knew what one was until we moved to the Pacific Northwest.…
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Summer Hike on Cascade Pass Trail
Winding trails full of wildflowers, distant cascading waterfalls, mountainous landscapes, and lush summer greenery. Yep, this one has it all. The perfect summer Hike in Washington. And you definitely can’t…
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Top 5 Hikes in Sedona, Arizona
We were lucky enough to get to travel to Sedona, Arizona for a family vacation in March. We had seen so many beautiful photos of it’s vast landscape filled with…
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Two Must-Do Stops in Squamish, BC
*Unfortunately the Sea to Sky Gondola is currently closed due to someone cutting the gondola cable wires down. They plan on re-opening Spring 2020. The Sea to Sky Gondola was…
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The Most Beautiful Summer Hike in Whistler, BC
We were so excited to get out and explore all that beautiful British Columbia had to offer. We sifted through lots of incredible trails on AllTrails before our trip, and…
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Winter Hike to Franklin Falls
Location: Snoqualmie Pass, Washington (~53 minute drive from Seattle) Distance: 2 miles (Add 5 miles for road snow closure) Elevation: 367 feet Route Type: Out & Back Difficulty: Easy to…
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Winter Hike at Lake Wenatchee
Location: Leavenworth, Washington (~2 hours from Seattle) Distance: 2.6 miles Elevation: 88 feet Route Type: Loop Time of Year: Winter (February 3, 2019) Recommended Equipment: Snowshoes, snow spikes (what we…
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The Best Hikes for Beginners near Seattle
Whenever we have guests visiting us in Seattle, they always refer to us to come up with some great hikes they can experience, but aren’t too hard since they are…
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Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
The Pacific Crest Trail (or PCT) is a 2,659 mile hiking journey from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington. Every year, passionate outdoors enthusiasts and hikers take the…
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A Weekend Getaway to the Oregon Coast
After living in Seattle for 8 months, we were itchin’ to check out the oregon coast – and what better time to go than on our 7 year dating anniversary! (ugh,…