Travel
Picking the Best RV for Full Time Living
On April 13th, 2019, my husband and I put our house on the market. We have decided to flip our lives and move permanently into a fifth wheel.
Read More5 Travel Tips for Less Stress
Preparation before a trip can reduce stress while traveling and keep everything on your itinerary running smoothly. Now, guaranteed, the unexpected can always occur to throw your travel plans for a loop, but by thinking ahead and taking steps to limit those times of sudden chaos, you may find traveling a whole lot more enjoyable.
Read MoreHow to Successfully Do A Sunrise Hike Up Mt. Townsend
How to Successfully Do A Sunrise Hike Up Mt. Townsend. Mt. Townsend is one of my most favorite day-hiking destinations that I have found in Olympic National Park “so far”. There is just something about the top of Mt. Townsend that reminds me of the epic mountain landscapes featured in The Lord of the Rings. It has that unreal fantasy vibe that feels as though it could be the filming location for a different world. The larger than life peaks have always been absolutely stunning to me during the day. So when my younger brother and his friend recently asked if I would like to do a sunrise hike up to this incredible place my answer was a definite “Hell, yes.” Below I will be sharing my experience and some tips I have gathered on How to Successfully do a Sunrise Hike up Mt. Townsend so you can plan your own pre-dawn hiking adventure to this gorgeous spot.
Read MoreHow to Save up to $55 on Airbnb in 2019
Who doesn’t love travel discounts? Right here we are going to go over how you can save as much as $55 on your next vacation with Airbnb.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide To Hiking Mailbox Peak
If you are in search of a good leg-burner, Mailbox Peak is the hike for you! With over 4,000 feet of elevation gain this hike is flat-out brutal. Despite being a quad and knee killer, the panoramic 360 degree views from the top are beautiful. There is also the fun novelty of checking the mail…
Read More25 Fantastic Outdoor Books for Hiking In Washington State
Are you interested in getting outside and hitting the trail but don’t know where to start? Whether you are new to Washington state or a longtime resident just looking for inspiration of what trail to crush next. We have gathered together 25 Fantastic Outdoor Books for Hiking In Washington State. 100 Classic Hikes in Washington…
Read MoreA Visit to Virginia by Jeri Stockdale
“Guest Blog Post” By Jeri Stockdale Hello, my name is Jeri Stockdale and I am very excited to share some of my travel memories with you. When my long time friend asked my husband and I to come visit her in Virginia, we couldn’t wait to see the many historic sites in the area. In…
Read MoreTop 12 Things To Do In Pennsylvania Amish Country
Top 12 Things To Do In Pennsylvania Amish Country By Darlene Panzera For years I heard my in-laws rave about their adventures in and around Lancaster, PA. They’d make me jealous as they’d talk about the mouth-watering homemade food served in the restaurants, the large production theater shows, and how the Amish community farmed their…
Read MoreDriving Around O’ahu: 7 Best Stops In 1 Day
During our last vacation to Hawai’i, our family stayed in Waikiki and decided to rent a car—for just one day—to drive around the island of O’ahu and see the sights. What can you see in a day? If we had wanted to visit every place along our loop around the island, or even spend much…
Read More25 Gift Ideas For People Who Love Travel
25 Gift Ideas For People Who Love Travel Need an upcoming birthday or Christmas gift for someone who loves to travel? Then look no farther. Right here we have collected 25 great travel gifts for people who love going on adventures. 4 Set Shacke Pak Travel Packing Cubes These cool travel organizers with an included…
Read MoreMarymere Falls – Easy Hike in Olympic National Park
Marymere Falls – Easy Hike in Olympic National Park Marymere Falls is a 90-foot-high waterfall located near Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park, Washington State. This easy 1.5 mile round trip hike is an extremely beginner friendly trail with a great payoff. My hiking group was able to walk at a leisurely pace, with plenty…
Read MoreFranklin Falls Easy Beautiful Winter Hike Near Seattle
Franklin Falls – Easy, Beautiful Winter Hike Near Seattle Franklin Falls in the winter is absolutely stunning! If you live in Western Washington, this easy winter hike is definitely one to add onto your bucket list. This winter wonderland is truly incredible. I have been hearing about this hike for years but did not get…
Read MoreNarada Falls (Paradise Mt. Rainier Hikes)
Narada Falls
(Paradise / Mt. Rainier Hikes) Narada Falls should be a priority stop on your way to see Mount Rainier. This stunning horsetail waterfall is only a 0.1 mile walk downhill to the viewpoint and 0.2 mile total round trip. Just an easy 5-10 minute trek for one incredible view.
Myrtle Falls & Edith Creek – Paradise Mt. Rainier
If this is your first time visiting Paradise at Mount Rainier, make sure you don’t miss Myrtle Falls and Edith Creek. This stunning waterfall and mountain creek is just an easy 0.4 mile paved trail from the Paradise Inn parking lot. Even if you have been to Mount Rainier dozens of times, this is a sight you can see over and over again yet still be awed and amazed each and every time.
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