After nearly two years, the US borders finally reopened to vaccinated European residents and I was able to come home for the holidays. The last time I was in the States was for Christmas 2019, while still living in New…
Roadtrips are one of my all-time favourite ways to travel. I love packing up the car with all the supplies to head out on the open road and see what fascinating places there are to stop at. There is a…
Redwood National and State Parks are not your typical national park - you don't arrive at a park entrance, drive the scenic road, then leave. It's actually a string of forests along the northern California coast, home to dense growth…
Crater Lake National Park is in the south of Oregon, a fantastic and majestic national park protecting the incredible Crater Lake. Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and is stunning. Perched on top of the Cascade…
Just to the east of Portland, Mount Hood National Forest stretches between the Columbia River Gorge to Olallie Scenic Area. The forest is filled with incredible views of Mount Hood, lakes, streams, alpine meadows, fantastic skiing in the winter and…
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is a fantastic homage to the massive eruption of the volcano in 1980. The monument is full of discoveries - from hiking to a fantastic observatory featuring education and information and stunning panoramic views.…
Mount Rainier National Park is one of my favourite national parks in the Pacific Northwest. The dramatic Mount Rainier stands poignantly against the skies of Washington, an active volcano and home to the most glaciers on a single mountain in…
Olympic National Park is tucked into the upper left-hand corner of Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula. This park is the epitome of the Pacific Northwest, home to lush rainforest, stunning mountains and an abundance of nature. Olympic National Park is…
Mount Baker is one of the most visited forests in the United States, tucked into the north-western corner of the country in Washington, the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Home to gorgeous rainforests, rugged landscape, vibrant fauna, nature trails, epic…
Home to the Sierra Nevada Mountain's famous magnificent sequoia trees and deep canyons, the pair of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are a jointly-administered gem in the heart of central California. While you can squeeze the parks' highlights into…