Category: Washington

  • Escape to The Rock: 14 Top Spots on Whidbey Island

    Escape to The Rock: 14 Top Spots on Whidbey Island

    One of our favorite getaways from Seattle is Whidbey Island. It’s less than a two-hour drive, but you’ve escaped the mainland and can enjoy the peace and quiet. There is something for every kind of traveler here, including hikes, restaurants, wineries, beaches, and farm stands. We’ve pulled together all of…

  • The Five Least Visited National Parks and Why to Plan Your Trip Immediately

    The Five Least Visited National Parks and Why to Plan Your Trip Immediately

    A feature on five of the least visited National Parks in the US and why you should visit them.

  • Ballard, Seattle: A Complete Guide to This Cool, Historic Neighborhood

    Ballard, Seattle: A Complete Guide to This Cool, Historic Neighborhood

    Ballard is home to us now, and we couldn’t be happier. It feels more like our situation in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, where everything was walkable, and I could go more than a week without moving my car. It’s definitely more of a favorite for the locals and more off the…

  • A Stunning Weekend Escape: 12 Things to do in Bellingham

    A Stunning Weekend Escape: 12 Things to do in Bellingham

    Bellingham is the perfect weekend getaway from Seattle. There are so many things to do in Bellingham and the surrounding area, especially if you love the outdoors. If you’ve followed our road trip story, you may remember that we were heading to Bellingham in April 2019 before the COVID pandemic…

  • 22 of Our Favorite Photos of 2022

    22 of Our Favorite Photos of 2022

    Another year has flown by, filled with the perfect mixture of quiet nights at home and adventures to new places. We opted for more day trips and local hikes this year because we live in the perfect place for that. While we have a backlog of detailed guides and posts…

  • Chain Lakes Hike: An Alpine Lake Loop with Volcano Views

    Chain Lakes Hike: An Alpine Lake Loop with Volcano Views

    The Chain Lakes Loop Hike is one of the most popular in the North Cascades. We found it in this PNW hiking book and ended up with a perfect September day. It mixes up views of volcanoes and glaciers with sparkling alpine lakes. The hike is moderately challenging and is…

  • The Most Remarkable Things to Do in North Cascades National Park

    The Most Remarkable Things to Do in North Cascades National Park

    North Cascades National Park is one of the least visited national parks in the country, but how could you miss the American Alps? It’s filled with jagged peaks, sparkling alpine lakes, tons of wildlife, and rugged backcountry. The views from your car windows will beat almost any drive through the…

  • Our PNW Bucket List: Embracing Our New Home

    Our PNW Bucket List: Embracing Our New Home

    One of our favorite things to do when we move somewhere new is to create a big long list of all the things we want to explore in our new home. It gives us a reason to drink wine and dream big with the computers, and it helps when we…

  • Six Months in Seattle: A Little Recap

    Six Months in Seattle: A Little Recap

    For those of you that have been here a while, you might remember our monthly recaps from our 12 months of travel. We put that series on hold when our travels went on hold due to the pandemic, but we figured it would be fun to bring it up as…