Holidays on Ice: Outdoor Skating Rinks in the Pacific Northwest
Here’s where to skate on ice in the open air this winter.
Get Ready for Winter Recreation
Ready for outdoor winter adventure? Here’s how to get in gear, plan some outings, know which permits you need, and stay safe in the snow.
Where to Find Snow (and How to Play In It)
Grab a sled or strap on some snowshoes, and head up to one of these snowy spots to play in the late-winter powder.
STAY & PLAY: Mount Baker
There are two kinds of Northwesterners – those who know about the awesomeness of Mount Baker, and those who don’t (yet). I’m about to put you in the first camp, and once you visit Baker for the first time you will go back, again and again. The Mount Baker Highway (Hwy 542) is a spur route that […]
Northwest New Years Resolutions for More Adventure
It’s a new year: a time of resolutions, fresh starts, and fun trip planning. At least, in theory. Over the past two years of the pandemic, we’ve all had to adjust to uncertainty as new variants emerged or Covid cases ticked up unexpectedly, sometimes right before a much-needed getaway. We’ve coped by trying to keep travel plans […]
Winter Fun at Crater Lake National Park
The deepest lake in the United States is a pool of sapphire water ringed by sheer cliffs piled with snow. Beautiful in summer months, the lake is stunning beyond words in winter. The only catch is timing – to get the most stunning views you must hit it on a clear day. This is Oregon’s Crater […]
Northwest Bucket List: December
Last Christmas, many lowland areas of the Pacific Northwest woke up to a very rare sight–snow was falling gently from the sky, enough to stick around for a few hours and build some elf-sized snowmen in our Seattle backyard. It was our first White Christmas in a nearly a decade, but alas it was […]
Wildlife Trip: See the Skagit Eagles
Have you been up to see the eagles? One of the very first day trips I made after moving to Seattle was up to the Skagit River in January to see the eagles. I’d relocated from Wisconsin, a state where small flocks of bald eagles commonly gathered along fish-bearing rivers in winter. So off I […]
Gifts for Intrepid Pacific Northwesterners
The holidays are upon us. Whether you give lots of gifts this time of year or spread your generosity across the seasons, you might find yourself stumped over choosing the perfect present for the local traveler in your life. Here’s a little guide to some of our favorite things for local travelers this year. Whether your […]
Quick Escape: Nordic Ski Trip to Lake Wenatchee
Love cross-country skiing and prefer groomed trails? Make a weekend trip of it at scenic Lake Wenatchee in the North Cascades.
