The Oyster Dome hike, in northern Washington, combines some of the best things about the Pacific Northwest- coastal forests, ocean breezes, and panoramic views of a gorgeous bay, dotted with the San Juan Islands. So if you’re looking for one of the best hikes near Bellingham (or one that’s not too far from Seattle), look no further- here’s everything you need to know about the Oyster Dome hike.
Soaring pine trees. A dramatic waterfall. A suspension bridge 100-feet above the forest floor below. The Drift Creek Falls Trail offers all these views, plus lush ferns, mossy trees, and all the Pacific Northwest vibes you can handle. So if you’re looking for the perfect day hike near the Northern Oregon Coast, look no further- here’s everything you need to know about the Drift Creek Falls trail.
Abiqua Falls, hidden deep in a forest of western Oregon, offers all the Pacific Northwest’s rugged beauty and moody vibes. Finding this breathtaking waterfall, however, isn’t exactly straightforward- but I promise the effort to reach its base is well worth it! So if you’re up for an adventure to see Oregon’s most stunning waterfall, here’s everything you need to know about exploring Abiqua Falls.
With spectacular views of wildflowers, turquoise alpine lakes, and a sea of mountain peaks encircling the trail, Heather Maple Pass Loop in the North Cascades is the perfect introduction to Washington’s rugged and impossibly colorful beauty. If you’re ready for your next Pacific Northwest adventure, lace up those hiking boots- here’s everything you need to know about Heather Maple Pass Loop.
The Painted Hills, Oregon’s most unique geological feature, is a must-not-miss stop for any road trip around the state. These colorful and striated knolls look more like landscapes you’d see in Utah (or maybe Mars), as opposed to the moody Pacific Northwest. So if you want to spend a day exploring the Painted Hills, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your visit.
Oregon offers countless amazing hikes, but the Trail of Ten Falls may just take the cake. This hike leads you through a lush rainforest, past ten rushing waterfalls, and even allows you to scurry through caverns behind four of these falls. So if you’re a sucker for Pacific Northwest vibes and unique hikes, lace up those hiking boots- here’s everything you need to know about the Trail of Ten Falls.
Cannon Beach is known best for its iconic sea stacks rising out of the Pacific Ocean. But while its beach is inarguably stunning, the town itself is so much more than that- filled with epic hikes, adorable beach shacks, and Pacific Northwest adventures. So pack up the car for an Oregon coast road trip and get ready to try your hand at these 11 incredible things to do in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Umpqua Hot Springs is iconic- a gorgeous series of seven cascading hot springs, tucked into an evergreen forest, overlooking a rushing river below- and is a must-stop site if you’re traveling in Southwest Oregon. So if you find yourself in the Pacific Northwest and fancy yourself a natural hot tub (and, let’s be real, who doesn’t?), add Umpqua Hot Springs to your bucketlist and use the tips that I’m sharing below to make your visit as epic as possible!
Olympic National Park, tucked away in the Northwest corner of Washington state, is the United States’ ninth most visited national park- and for good reason! From serving as the home to one of the largest temperate rainforests in the United States to the soaring Olympic Mountains and craggy Pacific Northwest beaches, Olympic has one of the most diverse landscapes that a U.S. National Park can offer…
Since 2020, we’ve written an annual end-of-the-year recap to take stock of the year’s adventures and the highs and lows of traveling whilst running our little corner of the internet. I look forward to writing these recaps, as they force me to evaluate our successes and shortcomings over the past year and dream about what we want to accomplish in the year ahead. 2024 was a BIG year for us—our first complete 365 days as self-employed content creators and full-time travelers, with lots of incredible adventures and some really hard challenges along the way.
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