The Outstanding Skyline Trail in Mount Rainier National Park

The most prominent feature in the state of Washington is Mount Rainier’s towering glacier-capped volcano. Standing at 14,410 feet high with almost blinding intensity, the park’s centerpiece is jaw-droppingly beautiful. And the best day hike to experience it in its … Continued

Nature’s Resilience at Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAYS 50 – 53: GOODBYE WASHINGTON For our last few days in Washington, we developed night terrors about the “dangerous sleeping giants” that lurk here, then took a wonderful hike to a tranquil waterfall to calm our … Continued

Summer Fun in Leavenworth: A Day on the River with Osprey Rafting

SUMMER ROAD TRIP, DAY 44 Not only is Leavenworth a lovely mountain village, but it is also situated on the crystal clear waters of the Wenatchee River. On a 90 degree summer day, we couldn’t think of a better activity to choose than rafting … Continued