Category Archives: Washington

Port Angeles: Gateway to Olympic National Park

The gateway town to Olympic National Park is not devoid of it’s own treasures. This is something to rave about because the areas around many national parks I have been to lack decent food and atmosphere. We cooked all of … Continue reading

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Exploring Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park is massive and filled with the most truly diverse nature you can find inclusive to one peninsula. If I am on a busy schedule I can usually dedicated one day to a park, however I would say … Continue reading

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Visiting North Cascades National Park

This is a landscape where the sandman went to get the schematics for dreams. North Cascades National Park is devastatingly beautiful. If you are a fan of the writer Jack Kerouac you may know that he spent a lot of … Continue reading

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Visit San Juan Islands National Monument, Washington

San Juan Islands National Monument is made up of a collection of islands off the coast of Washington State in the Salish Sea. The islands are renowned for their beauty, rich marine wildlife, as well as their history and the … Continue reading

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How to spend a day in Mount Rainier National Park

I had one day to spend in Mount Rainier National Park and it was less than perfect weather-wise. I guess that’s the risk you take when visiting in October! However the magnitude of amazing that emanates from this natural place … Continue reading

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Parks of Seattle, Part II: Local Edition

If you find yourself with an extra few days and are looking to get some fresh air these are wonderful choices. Filled with wildlife and/or locals, some of these parks fly under the radar of many tourists and can feel … Continue reading

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Parks of Seattle, Part I

Seattle is a city dotted with many diverse and sensational parks, well worth a priority placement on any itinerary. I was lucky enough to spend a bit of time exploring the green spaces and below are four of my top … Continue reading

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Street Art around Seattle

Seattle doesn’t have the most dense collection of street art I’ve ever seen in a city, but every so often during a bout of traffic a splash of genuinely color catches the eye. A kooky expression on a cartoony bison made … Continue reading

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Five Strange Sights in Seattle

Fremont Troll, Troll Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 Billy-goats beware, although you’re safe for now. Under the bridge is a satisfied gigantic troll who just stole a Volkswagen Beetle with his right hand and human female with his left. His … Continue reading

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Best Museums of Seattle

There is an epicenter of culture in Seattle, a small proximity in the heart of the city filled with museums, parks, and sculpture – all accessible with just a short walk from a single parking spot. Usually an area like … Continue reading

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