Getting started with astrophotography
There’s something awe-inspiring about being out in a dark landscape and gazing at stars trillions of miles away. The nearest star aside from our sun is over 4 light years away, meaning the light...
Author: Nick Martinson
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…
A break in the clouds
Over a long weekend in Oregon, Angelina and I spent some time in Portland with friends and then headed to the coast to check out Canon Beach. I never had any intention of getting...
Cyclist’s guide to Bainbridge
A day full of roadside fires, leisurely chicken crossings, abandoned sawmills, and more! Read the full post to hear about all the happenings, and all the great sites on Bainbridge Island.
How to Hike Oregon in a Weekend
Click to read about waterfalls, slacklines, rock climbers, and mating hawks!
What’s in my bag?
Ahh, the all important topic of what to pack. I believe you can tell a lot about a person by what they deem as a ‘necessity’ when out on the trail, for some it might...
Waterfalls for Days
If you’re looking for a nice day hike or you’re in the mood to go chasin’ waterfalls, this is the place to go! Wallace Falls State Park is known for having 9 waterfalls in the park, the largest being 265 ft. Checkout the photos to get inspired!
