I’ve been going on scenic drives in Washington for over 30 years, and I still discover new favorites every season. Some are quick weekend escapes from Seattle, others are full multi-day road trips that take you across the entire state. After years of driving them all, these are the 15 routes I keep coming back […]
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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 […]
Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, Road Trips, United States, Washington
My Favorite Stops on a Seattle to Banff Road Trip (And How to Do It in 4 Days)
You all know I’m a lover of road trips, but driving from Seattle to Banff is one of the most scenic ones you can do. The majority of it takes place in Canada, which is a country I can’t get enough of. From maple syrup lattes to delicious poutine, I’m obsessed with not only the […]
The Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Museum of Pop Culture are some of the most popular tourist destinations in Seattle and most likely where someone will tell you to go when looking for something to do. However, while the city is fun, I highly recommend going out of it, as taking a day trip […]
The first time I took the Anacortes ferry to San Juan Island as an adult, I started to panic when the boat stopped at Orcas Island first. Nobody told me the ferry makes multiple stops, and I was convinced I’d gotten on the wrong boat. I hadn’t. That’s just how Washington State ferries work, and […]