Exploring the Enchanting Beauty of Sky Meadows State Park
Nestled in the heart of Delaplane, Virginia, Sky Meadows is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. With its enchanting…
Trails Of The Historic Cape Disappointment State Park
At the far southwest corner of Washington State, the Columbia River empties into the Pacific Ocean. While best known to…
McLane Creek Nature Trail Loop, Washington
When the fall rainy season starts in Western Washington, it can feel fairly gloomy, but outside of Olympia, Washington is…
Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve Trail
In 1966, an unusual area south of the city of Olympia and north of the town of Rochester, WA, was…
Twanoh State Park, Washington
The Hood Canal, a naturally formed fjord that separates the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas, is long and quite narrow, generally…
The Ozette Triangle Loop Trail, Olympic National Park
The far northwest of Washington state takes a bit of work to get to, but I love the rougher, more…
Hurricane Ridge Hike – Olympic National Park, WA
Hurricane Ridge is well named. In the winter, hurricane force winds sweep over the 5,000 ft / 1500-meter ridge, sitting…
Hike To Carter Falls At Mt Rainier
At the start of the summer season, I look forward to warming up with a hike up to Carter Falls….
Coldwater Lake Trail Loop, Washington
Hiking in the rain is to be expected in the Pacific Northwest, and there are benefits to spending a day…
San Juan Island, Washington, USA
When visiting the Pacific Northwest, it is well worth the effort to take a ferry ride out to the islands…
Sperry Chalet Trail, Glacier National Park, Montana
Glacier National Park, Montana, a Peace Park that borders Waterton National Park in Canada, is off the beaten path, but…
Along The Columbia River, Central Washington
Visitors to Washington State are sometimes surprised to discover it is not all heavy forest and tall Cascade peaks. As…