The little town of Leavenworth, WA is high up on my list of favorite mountain towns. It’s not your typical mountain town, but one with a bit of a twist. Originally a logging town that failed, it was looking for a way to revive its economy and eventually settled on an idea. To become a German themed town…and they pulled it off!
adventure / journey / National Parks / Town Exploration
by Angelina Boulicault · Published October 31, 2017 · Last modified November 6, 2017
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…
adventure / camping / Hiking / National Parks
by Nick Martinson · Published July 7, 2017 · Last modified November 19, 2018
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.
It’s funny how when a loved one visits you suddenly become a tourist in your own town. Nick and I usually spend our weekends among the pines, but this past weekend
adventure / Biking / Town Exploration
by Angelina Boulicault · Published March 26, 2017 · Last modified October 5, 2017
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.
adventure / Hiking / State Park
by Nick Martinson · Published February 8, 2017 · Last modified March 26, 2017
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!
adventure / journey / Town Exploration
by Angelina Boulicault · Published January 31, 2017 · Last modified March 26, 2017
Ever wondered how Chicago and Seattle compare in population, culture, hiking, etc? Click to read our take on the two!
by Angelina Boulicault · Published January 18, 2017 · Last modified March 26, 2017
we were racing the sun and exhausting our bodies, with just a mile left to go and the summit in view we…
Our holidays were jam packed fitting 3 states into 3 weeks. We landed in an ice storm in St. Louis, potty-trained a pup in Iowa, and….
adventure / Hiking / Town Exploration
by Angelina Boulicault · Published December 12, 2016 · Last modified March 26, 2017
When we began hiking it was rainy and almost sleeting. Toward the top of the mountain it turned into a complete whiteout and we couldn’t see…
