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 […]
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Hiking is one of my favorite ways to explore Washington State, and after years of doing it with my family, I’ve put together my list of the best easy hikes in Washington across the state. Whether you’re new to hiking, traveling with young kids, or just looking for a low-effort day in nature, the easy […]
National Parks, Hiking, United States, Washington
9 Easy Hikes at Mt. Rainier National Park You’ll Love
If you’re looking for easy hikes at Mount Rainier National Park, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve hiked all over Mt. Rainier over the years, including a full two-day photography class that took me to a few of these in summer 2024, and these nine easy trails are the ones I send everyone to […]
United States, Hiking, Outdoor Activities, Washington
17 Best Spring Hikes in Washington You Need to Do
While many brave Washingtonians hike year-round, there’s nothing most of us get more excited about than spring hikes in Washington. That means warmer weather (although not always drier!) and, in many places, beautiful wildflowers in Washington that greet you as you hike into the hills. I love setting out on winter hikes in Washington, but […]
Living in Seattle means having an abundance of amazing hikes right at your fingertips. Seriously, you could hike a new trail every single day and still not see them all (which is my goal, eventually)! While I love hikes of all kinds, waterfall hikes near Seattle are my favorite ones to go to when I […]