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.…
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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…
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Seattle is Washington State's largest city, sitting on the western coast on the Puget Sound inlet of the Pacific Ocean. A bustling metropolis, Seattle has very quickly grown to offer much to the intrepid visitor. Seattle has a vibrant and…
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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…
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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…
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The hike up to Jug Island Beach in Belcarra is a lovely true-Vancouver rainforest hike in a wonderful moss-filled forest with a nice change in elevation, ending at a gorgeous beach with a stunning view of Jug Island sitting proudly…
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Let me preface this by saying that Black Tusk is by far the most challenging hike I have done. The hike is steep, long, and strenuous in the summer heat. Please begin early in the day to give yourself plenty of…
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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…
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There are thousands of islands off the coast of British Columbia, with hundreds of them populated with curious towns, magical harbours and stunning hikes and nature escapes. I have made it my goal to spend more time aboard BC Ferries…
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A short drive up the Sea to Sky Highway is a lake in Murrin Provincial Park that sits right alongside the highway. Avoid the busy lake and get away from the cars by following the path around the lake to…
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Vancouver Island, just across the Georgia Strait, is a massive, adventure-filled haven for outdoor lovers. From hiking to swimming, biking to skiing, surfing to exploring tiny towns, there's something for everyone. A gorgeous spot just outside Victoria is Butchart Gardens,…
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Aptly named, Sunset Beach is a local gem in Vancouver that is famous for some of the most incredible views of sunset. Catch golden hour here from the Burrard Street Bridge overlooking the beachfront, then head down the steps and…
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With it being May, most of the gorgeous alpine trails in Garibaldi and Whistler are still covered in snow and not yet open for hiking. A bit further south in Squamish, there are many more options for Spring hiking (see:…
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Known for its cowboys and stampedes, its cows and neverending winters, Calgary is one of the largest cities in Western Canada. The incredible Banff and Jasper National Parks are just a few hours drive away, home to some of the…
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