The Sugarloaf Mountain Hike is an easy trail nestled in the Anacortes Community Forest. With a roundtrip distance of only 2.5 miles and 890 feet of...
Hiking in the Puget Sound & Islands
Considering a hike to Fragrance Lake near Bellingham? Or how about a stroll on the Padilla Bay Trail along the Puget Sound? Get inspired to go hiking in the Puget Sound and Islands area with this collection of hiking guides and articles.
Padilla Bay Shore Trail: A Great Hike for Social Distancing
The Padilla Bay Shore Trail is an easy stroll with fabulous views of the Padilla Bay on one side and the picturesque Skagit Valley on the other. The...
The Non-Bridal Shower
A few months ago, my sister Bethany asked if I wanted a bridal shower or bachelorette party before the wedding. I had to pause and think about that...
Lummi Island Hikes: Baker Preserve Trail and Otto Preserve
Lummi Island is an often-overlooked hiking destination in Washington State. A small island that is only accessible by ferry, it's a great daytrip or...
Family Hike to Fragrance Lake: A Great Hike near Bellingham for kids
5.5 miles 950 feet elevation gain In celebration of hike-a-thon, I went on a hike this weekend with with my team, The Amazing Shaw Family. We chose...
The Hike-a-thon is here!
Sponsor me On Wednesday, I celebrated the launch of the Washington Trails Association's hike-a-thon by bringing a friend to my favorite trail....
Meandering the Trails at Warren G. Magnuson Park
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...
Exploring one of the Seattle Area’s Best-Kept Secrets: The Redmond Watershed Preserve
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...
When Best Laid Plans Go Awry: Mother’s Day at Padilla Bay
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...
Walking Under Power Lines: Exploring the Redmond Powerline Trail
I've worked at the Microsoft Millennium campus for the last couple of years. It's not the most inspiring corporate office to work out of, but it...
Hi, I'm Unicorn!
I am an avid hiker, traveler, and adventurer who is on the mission to explore hiking trails around the world.  I’m also obsessed with National Parks, long-distance trails and other outdoorsy things.
I hope to share this knowledge with you and inspire you to explore new hiking trails too!