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…
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…
Hike Lava Canyon at Mt St Helens
If you’re visiting the Pacific Northwest, you’ll definitely want to explore Lava Canyon at Mt St Helens. Nestled in the southeastern hills of Mt St Helens, the trail is accessible for all skills levels and is a fun “choose-your-own-adventure” half-day hike. You’ll explore the beautiful…