Best of the Northwest: December
Happy Holidays! Whether you prefer sipping eggnog by the fire or bundling up on the ice rink, we’ve got you covered for finding winter cheer. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Sip some […]
Quick Escape: Cross-Country Skiing in the Methow Valley
When you long to escape the mist and the moss of the west side for a real winter wonderland, go east. The Methow Valley stretches like a slender finger into the heart of the North Cascades. Snow-capped peaks surround the valley, making for a postcard-perfect backdrop. Rolling hills and quiet pastures flank the winding Methow […]
What to Wear on a Snowshoe Hike
Ready to hit the trails this winter? Having the right clothing on in the snowy backcountry can make all the difference between a miserable, cold day or a warm, comfortable day. This is true everywhere, but it’s especially important in the Pacific Northwest where our snow tends to be heavy and wet, as opposed to […]
A Spa in the Woods: Dip into Northwest Hot Springs
It’s the quiet season at Northwest hot springs. Even with a chill in the air these natural pools stay nice and hot.
GO: Spencer Island Refuge in Everett
Looking for an easy day trip from Seattle that’ll get you up close and personal with wildlife? Go north, to Spencer Island Park in Everett. Whatever the weather, this short hike combines nature with fun. The Snohomish River near Everett splits here and braids there, creating a tangled estuary. Over time, the brackish waters have […]
Go Snowshoeing at Mount Rainier
Winter is here! Snow is falling in the Cascades and Olympics, and this winter is shaping up to be a fantastic season for hitting the slopes… or the trails. I have a bit of a complex relationship with snow. As a child in the midwest I never knew a winter without it… building snowmen in the back yard […]
Ten Essentials for Surviving the Northwest Rain
Drip, drip, drip. In autumn, we wait for the inevitable. We wait, patiently, for the rain to come and stay. The days on end of grey. The constant puddles to dodge. And once winter is here, it’s here for days on end. Months, even. And then we wait, patiently, for the rain to end. The sun will […]
STAY & PLAY: Hiking Lake Quinault on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula
Spring is a favorite season to visit Lake Quinault on the Olympic Peninsula. It’s not crowded. You have miles of trails all to yourself. Wildlife are becoming more active. And everything is green, green, green.
Crystal Mountain: How to Have a Perfect Day Skiing
Planning an overnight ski trip near Seattle is a cinch with guest writer Joshua Johnson’s step-by-step guide. Joshua is a travel blogger who specializes in social media content creation and promotion. His website is Travel Media Ninja. Crack two eggs into the frying pan and toss some bread into the toaster. Check the pressure of your […]
