The 10 Essentials For Hiking In The Pacific Northwest

Have you ever gone out hiking, only to be utterly and helplessly unprepared? Don’t worry, we’ve been there too. We’ve gotten soaked in a torrential downpour with no raincoat and only packed one granola bar for an 8-mile hike. We’ve even carried too much in our backpacks and really paid the price the next morning. …

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A Spontaneous Hike To Rattlesnake Ledge

Post Summary: What to expect when hiking Rattlesnake Ledge, near Seattle, Washington. Last Sunday, Berty and I decided to drive east and hike Rattlesnake Ledge. (Just in case you get confused, it’s also often called Rattlesnake Ridge or Rattlesnake Mountain.) We are trying to go out more to hike and take pictures of our daily lives….

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Photo Journal: Christmas Hike

We spent this Christmas in Spokane, Washington. It’s where I (Emily) grew up and in my opinion, it’s the most magical place to experience a white Christmas. Snow quietly falls in the morning and evening and trees are dusted with white everywhere you turn. The week surrounding the holidays was full of puzzles, seeing friends,…

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Heather Lake – A Quick Morning Hike

Post Summary: What To Expect Hiking Heather Lake in Washington State This past weekend, Berty and I drove into the North Cascades to hike at a new place – Heather Lake. The thought of hiking in the PNW originally came from simply wanting to get outside and go on a new adventure. Heather Lake is…

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