I cannot overstate how STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS this hike was back in mid-September as the fires were unrelenting in the West. Just. Look. At. That.
We drove out to the trailhead (through North Cascade National Park) on a leap of faith that we would be met with decent air quality and weather. Needless to say, it was a perfect day.
Continue readingThis feels like the appropriate moment to mention that the ONLY activity we had actually made reservations for during our trip up to Northern Washington was canceled because of morning fog. But we pivoted and got to experience Moran State Park on Orcas Island!
When life gives you quiet days, you go to a city park to check out a beautiful waterfall!
This wasn’t the vacation we had planned for months ago, BUT it’s the vacation we lived and we couldn’t complain.
Our trip to the North Cascades National Park was hindered only by the smoke and air quality. We arrived while the wildfires were raging in the west, so we kept most of our adventures light. First stop: the Trail of the Cedars.
Continue readingHand and toe warmers, ACTIVATE! On the last weekend of September, we hiked out to University Falls in the Tillamook State Forest (on the way out to the Oregon Coast), and it was chilly and rainy.
But totally worth it! Video is up HERE!
Continue readingWith a name like “Misery” it has be painful. Don’t let the video fool you. There was a lot of misery, but also a lot of splendor. This hike makes you work for the views and the joy, and we love it!
And what if I told you the worst part was only for a mile?
Continue readingIf you’re in/around the Pacific Northwest, or maybe Idaho, and you need one last adventure before the weather really starts changing, then might I present: The Painted Hills. It’s one of three “units” in the John Day Fossil Beds, and completely worth the trip!
Am I right?? You can watch the video of our trek HERE!
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