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Okanagan Bucket List
How often do you visit a beautiful place and only find out later that you missed so much? Sure, you checked out the major attractions, but did you really get to know the place? It’s happened to us and I bet it’s happened to you….
Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park
When you explore Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, it feels like you’re on top of the world! Gorgeous, snow-capped mountains surround you and the ocean sparkles below. With such phenomenal views, it’s easy to see why it’s a crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest….
Windy Ridge Viewpoint at Mt St Helens
Windy Ridge Viewpoint offers stunning panoramic views of Mt St Helens and the widespread devastation from her 1980 eruption. It’s hard to imagine what the area used to look like as you stand amidst the naked hills and toothpick-like trees. The expansive grey plains are…
Ape Caves Lava Tube at Mt St Helens
Imagine: You’re exploring Ape Caves and you’re engulfed in darkness with no sense of direction. Your eyes search desperately for something to cling to but they can’t find anything. Just when your heart starts to flutter with fear, voices echo off the tunnel walls and…
Discover Kathleen Lake on Knox Mountain
Kathleen Lake on Knox Mountain is a small, marshy water basin that’s more pond than lake-like. However, just because it doesn’t have the same beauty as Okanagan Lake doesn’t mean it should be overlooked! It’s usually very quiet and if you’re lucky, you’ll spot some…
Paul’s Tomb on Knox Mountain: a Local Favourite
If there’s a more well-known hike that’s loved by locals than Paul’s Tomb, I don’t know what it is. You’ll always find at least one local hiker or runner on the trail, no matter the time of the year. And if you ask a Kelowna…
Coconut Almond Balls
Our well-being has been a big focus for us recently. It’s not that we were super unhealthy or anything, but ever since we came back from Europe, it’s kicked up a notch. Our nutrition, in addition to other things such as exercise, sleep schedule, and…
Snowshoeing the Myra Canyon Trestles
Snowshoeing is definitely one of my favourite winter activities. Although, that might not be saying much since I don’t really like many. I don’t typically like the cold but I do enjoy the tranquility of snowshoeing through untouched landscapes, despite the cold. Also, the trails…
Winter Hiking Tips for a Safe + Fun Adventure
Oh, winter. I can’t say it’s my favourite season, but I’m slowly learning to embrace it. Part of that means learning to do what I love in the summer, in the winter. Between the snowy wonderlands and noticeably fewer people on the trails, hiking in…
Canadian + American Travel: an Interview with Nomadic Matt
I’ve always documented my travels and love looking back to see what I thought and experienced. Believe it or not, I have travel journals from 10 year-old Sam! However, blogging never crossed my mind as a way to share these adventures until I stumbled upon…
Peter Iredale Shipwreck at Fort Stevens
The Wreck of the Peter Iredale has lain exposed on Oregon’s coast since 1906. For more than a hundred years, the shipwreck has tugged at people’s curiosity and drawn them to its rusted steel skeleton. Its location in Fort Steven State Park makes it one…
Trail Etiquette – How Not to Be a Jerk While Hiking
Jacob and I enjoy hiking for many reasons and one of them is to spend quality time together. We have roommates, so it can sometimes be hard to do that at home. Whatever your reasons for heading into nature — to get out of the…
Battery Russell at Fort Stevens
Whether you’re a history buff or just love checking out old places, Battery Russell at Fort Stevens is a must when you’re in the Oregon area. While this battery is no longer active, it once played an important role in the defense of the Oregon…
Johns Family Nature Conservancy in Kelowna
You’ll be blown away by the beautiful views from Johns Family Nature Conservancy in Kelowna. From your panoramic viewpoint on the mountain, you can see Okanagan Lake run up and down the valley for miles. The trail system in the park is well maintained and…
Camping at Second Beach on the Olympic Peninsula
Wild camping on the ocean is a really fun experience and lets you reconnect with nature in way regular campgrounds don’t quite manage. Thankfully, you don’t need to be an experienced backpacker — we certainly aren’t — to enjoy a night on Second Beach in…
Klahhane Ridge in Olympic National Park
Reaching the top of a mountain is one of the most empowering moments of hiking. After sweating and pushing yourself for hours, it’s sheer joy knowing that nothing more than your own two feet brought you to the summit. Hiking to Klahhane Ridge in Olympic…
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