Destinations

Discover Washington’s 15 Favorite Beaches

Washington State is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and lovers of natural beauty. With its stunning coastline, towering mountains, and vibrant cities, Washington offers something for everyone. In this travel guide, we highlight 15 of the most popular beaches in Washington State, from well-known destinations like Alki Beach and Ruby Beach to hidden gems like Second Beach and Twin Harbors Beach. Whether you’re looking for scenic hiking trails, picturesque sea stacks, or wide sandy beaches, Washington has it all. Join us as we explore the best beaches that Washington State has to offer!

Little Mountain Park Mount Vernon, WA

Overview Little Mountain Park is a 522 acre park just south of the Mount Vernon city limits. A paved road about 1.5 miles in length leads you to the top of the mountain, just shy of 1000′ of elevation gain from the valley below. While you can easily drive to the top where there is […]

Jones Creek Campground Oregon

Everything you need to know about camping at the Jones Creek Campground in Oregon.

Washington State Glass Hunting Beaches

If you have been wondering where to find sea glass in Washington state, I’ve compiled for you a list of the best beaches in Puget Sound for finding sea glass, plus other cool stuff. To create sea glass you need and intersection of people throwing glass into the ocean, along with just the right amount […]

Granite Falls Fish Ladder – Granite Falls, WA

Granite Falls on the Stillaguamish River

The Mountain Loop Highway is nothing by one awesome hike and adventure after another, but one thing you may have missed is the relatively short hike/walk to the Granite Falls Fish Ladder. After a quick Sunday brunch in Arlington at The Stilly Diner on a dreary Sunday in February, we were looking for a short […]

Oyster Dome Hike – Bellingham, Wa

Cloudy skies view from the Oyster Dome parking lot

The fact is that I sometimes pick hikes at random. My Oyster Dome hike was one of those semi-random “where should I go this weekend” type trips. Usually, I try and have my weekend planned by Wednesday night, so I can be ready to head out on Friday or Saturday and not have to spend […]

Hiking to Heather Lake in the Northern Cascades – Washington State

Heather Lake in Washington state is easily one of the more popular hikes to one of the Northern Cascade’s pristine alpine lakes. Part of its popularity is that it is only 2 hours from Seattle on the Mountain Loop Highway, and is relatively short at about 5 miles, with only ~1,500 feet of elevation gain. […]

Camping Near Gold Bar, WA

camping and recreation near Gold Bar Washington

The city of Gold Bar sits in the foothills of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie Forest Wilderness. It is tiny, with a population estimated to be about 2,300 people, however it is a good place to start your adventures in the surrounding wild places. Typical Gold Bar Weather Winters in Gold Bar are cold and wet from […]

Crescent Bar Camping Quincy Washington

crescent bar recreation area washington state

Camping at Crescent Bar, WA Crescent Bar is a small island along the Columbia River near Quincy Washington that serves as a great place to play in the water and explore the surrounding areas for hikes, biking, and other recreation. Originally the location of a ferry, Crescent Bar is now home to condos, a couple […]

Road 102 to Barbados

What sparks us to adventure is sometimes the most bizzare chain of events that one can imagine. Such is the story of my 102 week journey to completely change my life and move to Barbados for a year. To sum up my next three years, I’ve set off on a journey to move to Barbados […]