Jun 19, 2018 | Hiking in California
5 miles I recently flew to San Francisco with my family for a quick weekend getaway. We were in town to watch my favorite podcast, The Adventure Zone, perform live at the Warfield Theater. If you’ve never heard of it before, The Adventure Zone is a comedy podcast...
Jun 15, 2018 | Hiking in the Puget Sound & Islands, Hiking in Washington
4 miles I spent a pleasant afternoon this past Sunday wandering the trails at Magnuson Park. I started out the day at the children’s play area with my brother and my nephew. After some fun times on the play equipment, they headed home for nap time and I hit the...
Jun 12, 2018 | Hiking in the Issaquah Alps, Hiking in Washington
Margaret’s Way Trail to Debbie’s View is a pleasant 6.8-mile ramble through the forest on Squak Mountain. Located between Cougar and Tiger Mountains in the Issaquah Alps, Squak Mountain is easily accessible from the I-90 corridor and only a 40-minute drive...
Jun 7, 2018 | Hiking in the North Bend Area, Hiking in Washington
7 miles 2850 feet elevation gain While researching new trails that are within reasonable driving distance, I came across Bandera Mountain. I remember seeing the peak on a map when I previously hiked in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and I was curious to check it out. I...
Jun 5, 2018 | Best Washington Hikes, Hiking in the North Bend Area, Hiking in Washington
5 Miles 200 feet elevation gain On Saturday, Daniel and I decided to explore the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River area. We were looking for a relatively easy trail near Seattle and I wanted to go someplace new. The closest I’ve previously been to the Middle Fork...
Jun 1, 2018 | Hiking in Central & Eastern Washington, Travel Washington State
On our way home from visiting family in Eastern Washington this past weekend, Daniel and I decided to visit Palouse Falls. Designated as Washington state’s official waterfall in 2014, the 198-foot waterfall is a stunning surprise amid the Palouse region’s arid...
May 30, 2018 | Best Washington Hikes, Hiking in Central & Eastern Washington, Travel Washington State
Kamiak Butte Hike Distance: 3.5 miles Kamiak Butte Hike Elevation Gain: 650 feet With an elevation of 3641 feet, Kamiak Butte is a forested island that towers above the rolling hills of wheat, alfalfa and barley so typical of the Palouse region. My parents are...
May 29, 2018 | Best Washington Hikes, Hiking in Central & Eastern Washington, Travel Washington State
4.6 miles roundtrip 222 feet elevation gain Over Memorial Day weekend, I headed east of the mountains with my sweetie, Daniel. We planned to visit my aunt who lives on the easternmost side of Washington state. On the way, we stopped off at the Columbia Basin Wildlife...
May 25, 2018 | Hiking in the Issaquah Alps
Poo Poo Point is a beloved hiking destination for Seattle residents. Located on the west side of Tiger Mountain only 30 minutes from the city, the point features amazing views of Puget Sound and beyond. The Poo Poo Point Trail is a great way to reach this viewpoint....
May 23, 2018 | Best Washington Hikes, Hiking in Mt. Rainier, Travel Washington State
This blog post describes my hike along Mt. Rainier’s Carbon River Trail in the Carbon River Rainforest. We didn’t end up making it all the way to the Carbon River Glacier as planned due to a high river crossing, so we ended up taking the junction for the...
