Category: Washington
Poulsbo, WA is Known as “Little Norway”
Downtown Poulsbo, WA located in Kitsap County is known as "Little Norway," as it was settled in the late 1800s by Norwegian loggers, farmers and fishermen. When you stroll down Front Street you'll see dozens of quaint and colorful shops offering everything from Scandinavian gifts to fine art, fashions, antiques...
Read moreVisiting Port Gamble, Washington
Port Gamble is a darling little town located on the shores of the scenic Hood Canal. I understand Port Gamble to be owned by one entity, the Port Gamble Mill, which is the only company-owned town left in the Puget Sound area—all the homes and businesses are leased to its...
Read moreEasy, fun hike to the Dungeness Spit
The Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is a must if you're in the Sequim, WA area. The hike down to the spit is easy and a lot of fun exploring this unique phenomenon. If you have the day to spend in the park, consider the trek to the lighthouse (11 miles...
Read moreAn Easy, Fun Hike to Murhut Falls
Murhut Falls is a short and easy hike to a plunging 130-foot waterfall. You'll enjoy the rhododendrons and other plant life on this well-marked trail. Murhut Falls is located in the Duckabush Recreation Area between Shelton and Quilcene (just north of Brinnon) on Hwy 101 in the Olympic National Forest....
Read moreThings to do in Hansville, WA
Hansville is located on the northern tip of the Kitsap Peninsula, just north of Kingston. With sweeping views of the Admiralty Inlet, Whidbey Island and Puget Sound, it's a great spot for watching wildlife and marine traffic. Hansville is a sleepy bedroom community, not really a tourist area, but for...
Read morePeace Arch Park at the WA / Canadian Border
If you're driving across the Washington State border into British Columbia via the Blaine / Surrey I-5 crossing and you have some time to spare, you might want to consider visiting the Peace Arch International Park. If you don't have time to spare, and there's a long line at the...
Read moreFoul Weather Bluff, a Gem of an Excursion
Hansville, WA is more of a bedroom community than anything else, however they do have a couple of great sites for the adventurous traveler. Foul Weather Bluff Preserve is a gem of an excursion, however it can be hard to find. There is no signage whatsoever for this little stroll...
Read moreA Trek up Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier offers up more than fifty different hikes throughout the National Park. During the summer months you will experience an abundance of beauty, from wildflower meadows to breathtaking glaciers, waterfalls, streams to shimmering lake views with Mount Rainier reflecting across their surface. This is to say nothing of the...
Read moreA Summer’s Day on Alki Beach (West Seattle)
I've been going to Alki Beach in West Seattle for years now and have to say it's one of my favorite spots in the city. The beach is large with plenty of sand along with a great boardwalk that runs for miles. Alki Beach is reminiscent of a typical California...
Read moreTrekking Through the Olympic Peninsula Area
During the summer months there are few places as superlative as the Pacific Northwest. Everything is lush and green from its continuous supply of moisture. When the sun breaks free of the overcast skies it opens up a world of contrast full of depth, color and splendor. I was born...
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