New England is known for its vibrant fall colors, but did you know the best family-friendly road trip is through Maine? The state has so much to offer from fall festivals and activities to endless roads and trails lined with vibrant reds and yellows in the month of October. Below I’ll share the perfect 3 …
The North cascades is home to some of the most beautiful fall larch hikes. Golden larches line the trails and lake sides, drawing in thousands of people every year. If you’re looking for amazing fall hikes, heading to the North Cascades is the perfect Pacific Northwest destination! Learn everything you need to know about these …
Leaving the house with your baby can feel daunting, stressful, overwhelming and scary. Whether you’re a new mom, have multiple kids already, are an avid hiker prior to baby or have never hiked in your life, I hope to help you feel confident getting outside with your baby. Hiking with a baby doesn’t have to …
You’ve probably heard of the wonders of the world, but did you know there are seven wonders of Oregon? These are seven breathtakingly beautiful places throughout the state that should be on everyone’s Oregon bucket list. These places range from otherworldly rock formations, to roaring waterfalls and beautiful mountains. Below I’ll share everything you need …
Mount McLoughlin is one of my favorite mountains to summit on Oregon, yet the trail is one of the more difficult trails to follow. It doesn’t take much to end up off trail on Mount McLoughlin. Thats even when you know what to look out for. The views from the top are amazing and it’s …
Larches are one of the most beautiful trees in the fall months. Their golden pine needles draw in hikers from all over. The most popular areas to find larches in the Pacific Northwest is Washington and Canada, but did you know Oregon also has larches? Not only can you find them in designated wilderness areas, …
Lake Ingalls is a large, royal blue alpine lake with Mount Stewart towering across it. Located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, it is one of the best fall hikes in Washington due to the abundance of golden larches. The trail to Lake Ingalls is full of mountain views from Mount Rainier to Ingalls Peaks. There …
Iceberg Lake rightfully gets its name from the large icebergs that float around the lake as the warm weather thaws the winter snow and glacier. Iceberg Perk towers 3,000 feet above the lake, making for an epic sight to see. The trail is full of wildflowers and wildlife, making it an amazing experience. Being able …
The trail to Grinnell Glacier is without a doubt one of the most breathtaking trails I have ever hiked. From walking lake side, to spotting wildlife, epic turquoise lakes and sweeping mountain views, this trail has it all. It is located within Glacier National Park in the northern area known as Many Glacier. This area …
Tunnel Falls is without a doubt the most beautiful, otherwordly waterfall in Oregon’s Columbia Gorge. It is a 172 foot waterfall that plunges into a large bowl-like amphitheater below. The rock walls are covered in lush moss and ferns, giving a beautiful pop of green around the falls. The Eagle Creek trail has dozens of …