May 19, 2018 | Best Washington Hikes, Hiking in the Puget Sound & Islands, Hiking in Washington
5.5 Miles 400 feet elevation gain The Redmond Watershed Preserve is one of King County’s biggest secrets. With over seven miles of trails winding through moss-covered trees, the Preserve is a hidden gem that is only minutes away from downtown Redmond. I’ve been a...
May 17, 2018 | Hiking in the Puget Sound & Islands
This Mother’s Day, I got to spend the day with my family at Padilla Bay. A tidal bay located near Anacortes, Padilla Bay is centrally located between my home in Seattle and my family’s home in Whatcom County. I was curious to check out the Padilla Bay Trail, which...
May 13, 2018 | Hiking in the Issaquah Alps
Tiger Mountain Trail – West Tiger Railroad Grade – West Tiger #3 Loop 7.8 Miles 1960 feet elevation gain Tiger Mountain is one of my go-to hiking destinations near the Seattle area when I don’t want to drive very far. Thirty minutes from downtown...
May 8, 2018 | Hiking in Central & Eastern Washington
Ancient Lakes 11.36 miles 680 feet elevation gain After last Sunday’s snowy adventure on Mt. Teneriffe, I was ready for a change of scenery this weekend. I recruited a couple of friends from work and we headed over the Cascade Mountains to check out Ancient Lakes in...
May 5, 2018 | Hiking in the North Bend Area, Hiking in Washington
Mt. Teneriffe (partial) 12.2 Miles 3300 feet elevation gain Mt. Teneriffe has been on my bucket list for a while but somehow I’ve never gotten around to hiking it. Located in the North Bend area, it’s situated right next to Mt. Si but attracts only a fraction of...
