Cama Beach Cabin Practicalities
My overall impression of the cabins at Cama Beach State Park? They live up to the hype. This is an incredible escape during the off-season months.
Twilight Getaway in Forks
They are coming in droves! I haven’t read the books. Nor have I seen the movies. But if there’s one thing about the Twilight saga that makes me really happy, it’s that the masses are descending on Forks. This town needed a New Moon, no? Washington state’s coastal communities are backdropped by some of the […]
The Longest Beach
A reader asked for a recommendation for an affordable place to stay in Long Beach, Washington. I remember my first visit to Long Beach many years ago. As a hiker and nature lover, I like my coastal visits to be wild and scenic. The Long Beach Peninsula has plenty of those characteristics, from Cape Disappointment […]
Cascades Escape: Scottish Lakes High Camp
Pssst. I’m writing this blog post in a whisper. Just to the northwest of Leavenworth, Washington, nestled in the Chiwaukum Mountains near larch-ringed lakes, is a very special place. It’s a collection of rustic, cozy cabins near a fabulous network of hiking and ski trails. Indeed, if paradise were found at 5000 feet elevation in […]
Yurts and Cabins are All the Rage
I just finished perusing Northwest newspapers and travel blogs for early fall destinations and travel ideas. It seems that everyone is talking about yurts and cabins! The Seattle P-I this week ran a story from the Medford Mail Tribune on Oregon yurts: Yurts prove to be a boon for campers at Oregon state parks, highlighting […]
New Cabins on Camano Island
First, the really great news. On Camano Island, just 90 miles from Seattle and not requiring transport by ferry, sits a wonderful new waterfront Washington State Park set to make its debut June 21. And, it features the most charming waterfront cedar cabins. AND, they are one of the cheapest sleeps going! Practical Tips for […]
