Washington Travel Guides

24 of the BEST Weekend Getaways From Seattle

Feb 1, 2025 | Washington

Discover the best weekend getaways in Washington from Seattle mountain adventures and coastal escapes to charming towns and cozy cabins.

A Locals Guide to Seattle: 20 Exciting Off-the-Beaten-Path Things to Do

Jan 31, 2025 | Washington

Don't have time to read it now? Save it for later!If you're planning a trip to Seattle and want to experience the best the city has to offer, you're in the right place! I grew up in Seattle and spent over 27 years exploring its neighborhoods, mountains, and...

Your Ultimate Road Trip Guide to Washington National Parks

Jan 30, 2025 | Washington

Discover the best of Washington National Parks in this ultimate road trip guide! Explore the stunning Mt. Rainier, Olympic & North Cascades.

The 7 Best Fall Road Trips In The US

Oct 3, 2024 | Colorado, Fall, Idaho, Montana, New England, US Destinations, Washington

These are the 7 best fall road trips in the United States! Here you will find a road trip for every type of traveler!

11 Of The Best Hikes In Olympic National Park

Apr 15, 2023 | Adventure, Destinations, Hiking, Hiking Trip Reports, Washington, Washington Adventures, Washington National Parks, Winter

Venture out to the beautiful world of Olympic National Park! Experience trees dripping with moss, high mountain peaks, cascading waterfalls and so much more!

The 11 Most Stunning Cabins In Washington State

Jan 30, 2023 | Fall, Washington, Washington Accomodation, Winter

Find your perfect getaway from this list of 11 cabins in Washington! Choose from A-Frames in forests to lookouts over the Salish Sea!

Cedar and Pine- The Best Mt. Rainier Cabin

Jan 9, 2023 | Washington, Washington Accomodation

Looking to explore Mt. Rainier National Park? Cedar & Pine is the perfect base camp to explore from!

Hygge House- The Most Romantic Cabin In Washington State

Sep 15, 2022 | Pacific Northwest Destinations, US Destinations, Washington, Washington Accomodation, Winter

Craving a cozy getaway to the woods? The Hygge House will fulfill all your romantic getaway needs- cozy fire? Check! Hot tub? Check! Fairy lights? Double Check!

Cyclops Cabin-The Index WA Cabin You Will Love!

Aug 24, 2022 | Pacific Northwest Destinations, US Destinations, Washington, Washington Accomodation

This Index WA Cabin is one of the best spots in Washington to stay for all different types of outdoor adventures!

Earthlight Villa- A Stunning New Columbia River Gorge Cabin

Aug 19, 2022 | Pacific Northwest Destinations, US Destinations, Washington, Washington Accomodation

Earthlight Villa- a modern oasis perfect for a romantic getaway or self-care retreat. You’ll find a gorgeous bathtub and views of the Columbia River!

Artist Point Snowshoe- The Best Winter Activity In Washington!

Dec 13, 2021 | Adventure, Hiking, Hiking Trip Reports, Pacific Northwest Destinations, US Destinations, Washington, Washington Adventures, Winter

Artist Point snowshoe is by far the best snowshoe in Washington!

This blog post goes over everything you need to know while planning a trip to snowshoe at Artist Point!

11 Of The Best Backpacking Trails In Washington

Aug 6, 2021 | Adventure, Backpacking, Backpacking Trip Reports, Pacific Northwest Destinations, US Destinations, Washington, Washington Adventures

Spending the night in the backcountry is one of my very favorite things to do in the summer. There really is nothing like backpacking in Washington- you get to sleep amongst the pine trees, under the stars, and high up in the mountain tops.

11 Of The Best Moderate Day Hikes in Washington State

Jul 12, 2021 | Adventure, Hiking, Hiking Trip Reports, Washington, Washington Adventures

These hikes range from 5-8 miles round trip with elevation gains sitting at an average of 1500ft!

You can expect to find beautiful alpine lakes, lookouts on mountain tops, and an endless amount of views!

15 Beautiful and Beginner Friendly Hikes in Washington State

Jun 26, 2021 | Adventure, Hiking, Hiking Trip Reports, Pacific Northwest Destinations, US Destinations, Washington, Washington Adventures

I have compiled a list of 15 of my favorite beginner-friendly hikes in Washington just for you!

Ranging from waterfalls to lookouts and even some alpine lakes you will find a variety of hikes to start checking off your list.

These hikes are meant to be for anyone who is just starting out hiking, getting back into it after an injury, has kids, or is visiting Washington and doesn’t have the proper gear for something more intense.

Your Next Seattle Weekend Getaway: Pleasant Bay Lookout in Bellingham!

Apr 14, 2021 | Pacific Northwest Destinations, US Destinations, Washington, Washington Accomodation

Don't have time to read it now? Save it for later!Washington is truly made for weekend getaways. It continues to amaze me how many stunning cabins reside in the forests and coast of the Pacific Northwest. Getaways from Seattle are easily found in every direction. To...