San Juan Island is one of the best things to do in Washington state for a weekend getaway, and I’ve visited many times over the years. Whether I’m camping, exploring Friday Harbor on foot, or just driving around to find the best views, the island always has a slower pace that makes any trip feel […]
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Finding the best things to do on Orcas Island is easy if you know where to look, and after years of visiting, I’ve put together this guide to share everything I’ve learned. Orcas is the largest of the San Juan Islands and has remained one of my favorite Pacific Northwest getaways since I first visited […]
Figuring out where to stay in the San Juan Islands is one of the trickiest parts of planning a trip, and after years of visiting, I’ve stayed everywhere from a boutique hotel in downtown Friday Harbor to canvas cabins by a lake to Airbnbs on Orcas. Each visit has taught me something new about which […]
As a local with the Cascades practically in my backyard and the salty Pacific air in my lungs, I’ve realized that Washington State never runs out of surprises. One minute you’re sipping coffee in a hip Seattle café, and the next, you’re winding your way through lush rainforests and spotting orcas from a ferry’s deck, […]
I’ve been visiting Lake Chelan for about 25 years, since I was a kid coming here on family camping trips. As an adult, I’ve been back for just about every kind of trip you can take here. I camped at Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park with a group of friends starting in 2017, and it […]