North Cascades National Park is one of Washington’s most underrated destinations, but figuring out where to stay can be confusing since lodging inside the park is extremely limited. After visiting the area dozens of times over the years, I’ve put together this guide to where to stay in North Cascades National Park to help you […]
Author Archives: Marissa Pedersen
Have you heard of Stehekin before? When I told my friends I was going there this summer, the majority of them responded, “Where is that?” For those who don’t know, it’s a very remote town at the top of Lake Chelan that you can only reach by boat, floatplane, or hiking. You may be surprised […]
National Parks, United States, Washington
North Cascades National Park Day Trip from Seattle: One-Day Itinerary (2026)
North Cascades National Park is one of Washington’s most underrated national parks, just two hours northeast of Seattle and packed with alpine lakes, glaciers, and dramatic mountain views. I’ve been hiking and exploring the park since 2019 and have done dozens of day trips here over the years, with my favorite being October to catch […]
The North Cascades are one of Washington’s most spectacular hiking destinations, with hundreds of miles of trails through alpine lakes, glaciers, old-growth forests, and dramatic mountain ridges. The park sits about two hours northeast of Seattle and stays under the radar compared to bigger Washington national parks like Mt. Rainier, which means more solitude on […]
I’ve been coming to Whistler every year for over 15 years, and finding a good cup of coffee is one of the things I look forward to most on every trip. As a mom of two who’s usually up early on vacation, the coffee shops in Whistler have become one of my favorite ways to […]