Issaquah is a suburb of Seattle, Washington nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Known unofficially as the Issaquah Alps, these...
Travel Washington State
Considering a drive to Artist Point in the Mount Baker Wilderness? Or how about a visit to Washington’s official waterfall – the Palouse Falls? Get inspired to travel Washington State with this collection of articles about beautiful Washington destinations.
If you’re interested in hiking trails, be sure to check out this comprehensive collection of hikes from across Washington State: Hiking in Washington.
Great America Road Trip Day 2: Lake Easton to Riverside State Park
Daniel and I awoke this morning to an overcast sky. Clouds shrouded Lake Easton and droplets of fog filled the air. I shivered as I dug extra layers...
Great America Roadtrip Day 1: La Conner to Lake Easton State Park
The roar of traffic fills the air as I prop up my feet by the firepit. I can actually see cars whizzing along Interstate 90 from my seat in our...
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...
How We Spent April and May 2020 During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Note: I originally wrote this blog post a couple of weeks ago during a storm that knocked out our cell and wifi. When I got back online a few days...
The Great Washington State Farewell Tour
September 19-21, 2019 After I quit my job at Microsoft, Daniel and I decided to spend some time traveling around Washington state to visit family....
Artist Point Wedding in the Mount Baker Wilderness
On July 29, 2019, my husband Daniel and I tied the knot at one of my favorite locations in the world: Artist Point in the Mount Baker Wilderness....
Washington’s Beautiful but Deadly Official Waterfall: The Palouse Falls
On our way home from visiting family in Eastern Washington this past weekend, Daniel and I decided to visit Palouse Falls. Designated as Washington...
Kamiak Butte Hike: 3.5-Mile Loop Trail with Fabulous Views
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...
Sunset in the Desert: Backpacking Ancient Lakes in the Columbia Basin
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...
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!