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24 Hours in Cannon Beach, Oregon
Your perfect itinerary for 24 hours of rest, renewal, and adventure in Cannon Beach, Oregon
May 4, 20244 min read


5 Tips for Enjoying the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival without the Crowds
Everything you need to know to enjoy the Skagit Vallety Tulip Festival without the crowds
Apr 18, 20243 min read


The Perfect Mini-Hike in Bigfoot Country: Heybrook Lookout
Heybrook Lookout, in the Baker-Snoqualmie Forest, has been on our list for some time. At only an hour and a quarter from Seattle, we'd...
Apr 9, 20243 min read


Hiking Cape Falcon: Forest and Ocean and Cliffs, Oh My!
We took a full 8 weeks off from hiking due to an injury at the start of the year--which for us is insanity-- so we've been eager to make...
Mar 29, 20245 min read


Part 2: Driving the Pacific Coast: A Bucket List Trip from Seattle to Los Angeles - Oregon
After our time Washington, we headed for the epic grandeur of the Oregon Coast. Come along with us for part two of our bucket list...
Mar 11, 20245 min read


Part 1: Driving the Pacific Coast: A Bucket List Trip from Seattle to Los Angeles - Washington
Before we took the plunge and moved from the Northeast to Washington, we embarked on a fact finding trip. Even though it was deep covid,...
Mar 2, 20244 min read


24 Festive Hours in Vancouver: Family-friendly Edition
Since our first family trip last year for one of Keith's shows, Vancouver has joined the ranks of annual family traditions along with...
Dec 27, 20236 min read


Experience Christmas in a Bavarian Village... without leaving Washington
Can you imagine spending Christmas in a Bavarian village without having to leave the United States? It's a tall order, but one that the...
Dec 3, 20234 min read


Tight on Time & Low on Inspiration? Try this Brilliant Mini-Hike
At times, our little crew finds itself in dire need of nature and inspiration but short on time, which is where mini hikes come in. We...
Nov 17, 20232 min read


Exploring Halloweentown: A Must-Visit Destination for Fans of Disney's Witchy Movie Series
Did you know that Halloweentown (yes, that Halloweentown) is an actual place that you can visit whether or not you have magical...
Oct 27, 20232 min read


Hidden Gems: A Guide to the Small Towns of the Upper Kitsap Peninsula
We had the loveliest time getting lost this weekend on the Kitsap Peninsula. While we originally had a full day planned in Edmonds, we...
Oct 11, 20234 min read

Mount Rainier for Beginners
If you, like us, have been yearning to hike Mount Rainer but are daunted by the vast number of options (which trail(s) to take? Can you...
Sep 2, 20238 min read


Crystal Mining & Waterfall Chasing in the Cascades
We are always on the hunt for off-the-beaten-path adventures, so when we came across a hike claiming to offer natural crystal mining, we...
Aug 20, 20236 min read


Dueling Devil's Punchbowls (Oregon & Washington)
It's a bit strange to "review" something nature-made because it's all glorious. In my opinion, pretty much anything humans haven't...
Aug 8, 20233 min read


Tide Pooling Puget Sound
Since moving to the PNW, we've developed a few new interests. The latest is keeping an eye on the tide tables in anticipation of a...
Jul 14, 20234 min read
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