Smith Rock State Park is one of the most jaw-dropping places I have ever visited. Situated just under 3 hours from Portland, south of Mount Hood National Forest, Smith Rock is an internationally renowned gem of Oregon. Legend goes that…
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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…
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The Columbia River Gorge is an area of stunning natural beauty. Winding along the Columbia River, with Washington on the northern bank and Oregon on the southern, there are endless surprises around each bend of the road. The gorge begins…
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Portland is eclectic, quirky, weird and wonderful all bundled up into one city. The largest city in Oregon on the western coast of the United States, Portland sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers meaning the city is divided in…
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The Oregon Coast is an enchanting place. For years I have dreamed of traipsing my way down the coastline, and everyone I spoke to about it encouraged those dreams with "oh gosh you must" 's and "it's my favourite place"…
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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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