From the first time I saw the glistening white sand dunes on Instagram, I knew I had to spend one day in White Sands National Park. It’s my goal to visit all 63 national parks in the U.S., and these struck me as so unique, so I started planning my trip there. Although it took […]
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Montana, National Parks, Road Trips, United States, Washington
7 Incredible Stops on a Seattle to Glacier National Park Road Trip
One of the many things I look forward to about Seattle in the summer is the freedom to go on road trips without having to worry about snow in the mountain passes. Over the years, I’ve made it a point to spend more time in Montana, and every time I go there, I’m in awe […]
Known as “The Mountain” to many locals, Mount Rainier has become the unofficial state logo. Towering over the state at 14,411 feet, this stunning mountain is one of my favorite sites to see on a sunny day in Seattle. Even though you can see it from most places in Seattle, it’s about 90 miles southeast […]
Of all the parks in the United States, Mount Rainier National Park is the one I frequent the most. You’ll find me there basically any time of the year – snowshoeing in the winter, going on wildflower hikes in late summer, and looking for fall foliage in the fall season. While I sometimes do day […]
Road Trips, National Parks, United States, Washington, Wyoming
17 Must-See Stops on a Seattle to Yellowstone Road Trip
Seattle is the perfect starting point for many road trips, but nothing is more exciting than going on a Seattle to Yellowstone road trip. This may be the most iconic national park in the United States, so most people want to visit it at least once. Several years ago, I had a summer wedding in […]