There are walks. There are woods. Then there are walks in the woulds. Like at southwest Washington’s Makarenko Park. Its 39 acres offer a great outdoor excursion and one of the most interesting historical backdrops in Grays Harbor County. Unbroken … Continued
“This day just keeps getting better and better,” I muttered as I-5 traffic ground to a standstill. I was driving husband Chris home from the Seattle VA.* Both his hands were in splints. Then we had a flat tire. In … Continued
There’s just something about Independence Day+, huh? Maybe it’s the summer sun. The chance to get outside and soak up some rays with friends and the fam. Fireworks. History. Patriotism. And one humdinger of a birthday party! We’re doing something … Continued
“The Mountain is out.” No words sound sweeter to the ears of a Rainieraholic like me. It’s a favorite phrase in the local lexicon, because any day Mount Rainier is out means cloudless blue skies from here to eternity. And … Continued
As Great Outdoors Month winds down, we thought we’d wind up with four fire lookouts from Mount Rainier National Park. These trails are in a class by themselves. They’re among the most challenging day hikes in the park. But the … Continued
From loop trails and waterfalls to alpine aeries and meadows marinated in wildflowers, Mount Rainier National Park is an awesome place for family hiking. But some trails are more kid friendly than others. What are the best Rainier trails for … Continued
You wouldn’t think a trio of foaming falls are tucked away in an emerald forest just a few minutes off a busy highway. But they are. The Porter Falls Trail starts at the Porter Creek Campground. The campground is near … Continued
If you’re scouting some awesome West Coast-hugging hikes offering stunning mountain vistas, pristine beaches and everything in between, here, just in time for Great Outdoors Month, are our top three day hikes from Astoria to Tillamook: Fort to Sea Trail … Continued
Hello SUMMER! School’s out! Pacific Northwest skies have finally stopped drooling. The thermometer is flirting with “warm.” And it’s time to Get Outside. Continuing our series on Great Outdoors Month, here are 20 ways to celebrate this sunny season: – … Continued
Walking is a natural activity with many health and mental benefits. So is hiking. Hiking offers all the health and other benefits associated with walking. Think of hiking as walking with attitude. In the Great Outdoors. Here are 15 Pacific … Continued