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Ingalls Creek Trail, right outside of Leavenworth, is a fantastic early-season hike and a lovely one for backpackers, both old and new. Even though I’ve lived in Washington my whole life, I had not...

Is Spain on your bucket list? It was for us too. We were very fortunate to be able to travel to Spain in February last year for the very first time. On that previous trip we visited the region of Andalucia:...

Have you always wanted to section hike the Pacific Crest Trail?  I didn’t.  As a day-hiker for years, the thought of schlepping all my gear and sleeping in the woods was horrifying to me. Why would...

Recently I had the chance to visit San Diego. My brother had been working there for several months, staying in a sweet 2-bedroom condo right next to Petco Park stadium downtown. He invited us to come out...

Stehekin, the land of mystery. Ok, maybe that’s just to me. I’ve lived in Washington my whole life (I feel like I’ve said this phrase before), and I’ve never ventured to the far...

I did not know, until this year, that there were huts up yonder in the Mt. Tahoma Trail system that you could stay at. Have I mentioned I’ve lived in Washington my whole life? Yeah, look at me learning...

Are you looking for a stellar backpacking trip in Olympic National Park? If so, consider backpacking the High Divide Trail (also known as the Seven Lakes Basin).  This hike had been on my list for awhile....

Who makes up these names? Gobbler’s Knob? Good grief. Well despite the name, this hike is a good one and should be on your list of to-do’s at Mt. Rainier National Park. Some friends of ours...

DAY 7: White River to Summerland August 23 Mileage: 6.7 Summerland … how do I love thee, let me count the ways. I’ve done a lot of hiking. Ok, let’s just say more than most people I...

Day 4: Eagles Roost to Mystic Camp August 20 Mileage: 11.5 Today we were leaving misty Eagles Roost camp and heading through an iconic part of the park, Spray Park. I had very much been anticipating this...