Fall’in for the Smokies
This year I really wanted to make a trip out to the Smokies in order to see the changing leaves! I decided on a whim to take a long weekend and see if I...
Author: Angelina Boulicault
5 Best Free Hiking Apps
Typically we head outdoors in order to unplug, however, these 5 apps help you get there! Take a look at the best apps available for outdoor adventure planning, navigation, and survival!
Tourist guide to Victoria BC
This weekend we headed to the foreign land of Canada! We have ventured to Vancouver before, but we went a little bit further this time out to Vancouver Island aka Victoria!
How to find free camping in the US
Imagine you’ve been driving along the most scenic of byways, you’ve been belting out all you’re favorite songs along with the radio, and life is good. Then you realize the time, and you want to pull over for the night….Where do you stay without having to pay heavy fees?
Seattle to St. Louis
My dad flew in on a Saturday afternoon and we showed him the underground! There is a tour in downtown Seattle that takes place under the bustling streets. It is a pretty sweet tour from quite a different angle. You stroll through subterranean sidewalks, and see the submerged city! Sunday we took him hiking at Mount Rainier National Park…
Playing in the Painted Hills of Oregon…and the Total Solar Eclipse!
The temp dropped 20 degrees, wind picked up, & everything had a strange glow. Like a chrome filter had been applied to our vision. The solar eclipse had begun.
Preparing for a Hike – What to expect, what not to forget!
Preparing for a hike can be tedious and feel a bit overwhelming, especially when it is your first time hitting the trail. We’ve created a list of things to do in preparation to get you through the process.
Enchanted Valley
The Quinault region of the Olympic National Park is an enchanting area, so this hike does the name justice. With each mile the level of enchantment rises as you walk through lush forest and tall ferns, and past turquoise water. Toss in herds of elk and an iconic chalet built in 1930 set against a backdrop of mountains, you’ve got yourself a hell of a scene.
The Olympic Peninsula in a Weekend
Encompassing subalpine, rainforest, & ocean environments, there aren’t many places on this blue marble we call Earth that offer that spectrum in such as small area.
WTA Trail Work Party
6:30am Saturday morning and we’re out the door heading to Mt.Rainier National Park for our first trail maintenance work party. We didn’t know what to expected but we were excited, plus it was National Trails Day, so we were doubly excited because it felt extra special. Our directions were: Drive under the Mt.Rainier sign…
