Living on the Kitsap Penninsula has its perks. There are several cities with ferries into downtown Seattle, which makes commuting for work or accessing extra amenities easy. The cost of living is better than most of the great Seattle-Tacoma metro area. Most importantly, though, is the easy access to Washington’s amazing nature. After living in…
Clear Creek Trail – Silverdale, WA
Silverdale has a wonderful network of trails, centered around the Clear Creek Trail. The Clear Creek Trail follows the Clear Creek, which is a habitat for many species of salmon. Various entities have come together to create storm water control systems, build and maintain the trails, and restore precious habitat. The main trail is about…
Hiking Mount Walker – Olympic National Forest
Don’t let the impression of just a few miles sound like an easy hike; Mount Walker is a steep, 2000′ elevation gain hike that is rated as moderate by the rangers and by All Trails. To be fair, the trail is well maintained, easy to follow, and pretty smooth. However, the slope is relentless. During…
Vashon Farmstands – Enjoying Local Produce
When an errand ejected us from the Kitsap Peninsula during the middle of the pandemic, Phil and I decided to make a socially distant day trip out of it. In the middle of the Southworth to Fauntelroy Ferry, there’s a short stop at the Vashon Island dock. Neither one of us had ever explored the…
Staircase Rapids – Hiking in the Olympic National Park
There is nothing like wandering around a grand, dark forest to feel in tune with nature. With towering trees above you, the gentle patter of rain, and the rush of wind, you can feel lost in the untamed wilderness from the safety of the trail. We had the fortune of escaping into the Olympic National…
Hiking the Puget Sound
Hiking trails near the Puget Sound offer a wide range of trains, eco systems, and density of people. The variety accommodates the needs of different dynamics of people seeking adventure in the great outdoors. From water views to mountain climbs, the Puget Sound is an outdoor playground. I’ve compiled some highly recommended short hikes and…
Hiking Olympic National Park (with a dog)
The Olympic National Park is a huge draw for those wanting to get out of the city. Just a short drive from downtown Seattle, it’s easy to escape city life and get lost in the untamed wild. National Parks as a whole restrict pets from most hiking trails. However, there are easy and accessible places…
Favorite Wineries: Longshadow Ranch, Temecula
Raving review about the Longshadow Ranch Winery in Temecula, California
Top Five Hikes in San Diego
In the days of corona virus, people around the world are itching to simply get outside of their house. Daydreaming about what hike to take next, I compiled my top five favorite hikes in San Diego and the surrounding areas. Sunset Cliffs Sunset cliffs is a beautiful winding hike above the waves in west of…
Butler Peak, Big Bear
Last summer, Phillip and I went up to Big Bear to search for a wedding venue, but made a weekend trip out of it with all there is to see and do in the area. People often ask us why we chose Big Bear as a place to get married, which we answer with a…