Thru-Hiking the Enchantments
If you spend any time in Washington, it won’t take long to hear about the Enchantments. Just outside of the Bavarian town of Leavenworth, the Enchantments are part of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness filled with pristine glacial lakes surrounded by towering granite peaks. Many consider it one of the most beautiful areas of the state. […]
Camp Muir
Mountain summits are my favorite kind of hikes. I love the sense of accomplishment I get from climbing a mountain. I love 360 degree views and feeling like I’m on top of the world. I even fell in love with hiking on top of a Colorado 14er (a mountain over 14,000 feet tall). Some of […]
Kendall Peak Lakes Snowshoe
Snow has been dumping on Western Washington this past week! More snow means perfect snowshoe conditions are coming soon! A few weeks ago, I was able to go on a great snowshoe trip that will be even better with a few inches of fresh powder. I had been looking for a hike that would allow […]
7 Hikes for Rainy or Cloudy Days
Rain is a part of life in Western Washington. As much as I dislike it sometimes, I remind myself that the lush winters and vibrant summers are a result of the rain. So, I am trying to embrace it a little more. Going on hikes in the rain has allowed me to see the beauty […]
Benham Falls
While most of my adventuring happens in Washington because I live in Seattle, I have also gone on several hikes in central Oregon. My boyfriend’s family lives in Bend, so when we visit them, I always try to get out and explore! Central Oregon is a wonderful mix of mountains and desert and is a […]
Summiting Mailbox Peak
Mailbox Peak is one of the most iconic hikes near Seattle, named for the mailbox at its summit. It is also infamous for its “old” trail which follows a ridgeline straight up the mountain, gaining 4,000 feet in elevation over 2.5 miles. Apparently, search and rescue was repeatedly called to assist hikers who underestimated the […]
Lower Lena Lake
With significant precipitation forecasted for Western Washington over the New Year’s holiday, I decided to stick to lower elevations for my New Year’s Day hike. Wanting a change of scenery, my friends and I headed over to the Olympic peninsula to hike at Lower Lena Lake. This hike had been on my list for a […]
Glacier Vista Snowshoe
While every hike or backpacking trip I go on is beautiful and amazing, some adventures stand out to me for different reasons. There have been hikes that have taught me lessons or marked a major moment in my life. My snowshoe at Mt. Rainier National Park last weekend was one of those adventures. Last week […]
Poo Poo Point via Chirico Trail
With the weather getting cooler and more snow accumulating at higher elevations, I have been exploring the lowland hikes near Issaquah and North Bend. This past weekend, sunny skies were forecasted, so I wanted to take advantage of that and do a hike with a view. I had heard that the view from Poo Poo […]
Colchuck Lake: An Enchanting Experience
If you google “best hikes in Washington state,” chances are high that Colchuck Lake will be on that list. Part of the famed Enchantments, Colchuck Lake is an alpine lake that many consider to be one of the most beautiful places in the state of Washington. While that reputation is not unwarranted, it does make […]
