Tagged: Wildlife

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…

The chalet in the Enchanted Valley in Olympic National Park, Washington.

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.

Big Sky Country

It took us 4 hours to cover 50 miles, as we stopped every so often to take in the views of remaining glaciers and look for wildlife. We finally spotted a…