outdoor activities

Crystal Mountain Resort
lukeb021

Where Should I Ski In Washington This Winter?

Here are some of the ski areas to visit in Washington State this winter.

Seattle Mountain Bike Trails
evo

The Best Beginner Mountain Bike Trails Near Seattle

Seattle is home to some great mountain biking and some of the best beginner mountain bike trails in the Pacific Northwest. This is a sponsored post from evo -- a Seattle based retailer that specializes in outdoor equipment...mountainbikes and more!

Mark Bennett

Best Hiking Trails in Mount Rainier National Park

Guest author Mark Bennet discusses the best hiking trails at Mount Rainier National Park from the skyline trail at Paradise to the Summerland Trail.

Rooftop tent review Should I buy a rooftop tent
Cheryl

Should I Buy A Rooftop Tent?

I spent two and a half weeks on the road with a rooftop tent. Here's a general review with some things to think about if you're considering buying a rooftop tent.

Kayaking Obstruction Island Easy Orcas Island Kayaking and Safe Kayaking in the San Juan Islands
Cheryl

Kayaking Obstruction Island

Obstruction Island just off the southeast part of Orcas Island is a good place for beginner-intermediate kayakers to paddle without being carried away by currents. Here's more about this satisfying island circumnavigation paddle.

Cheryl in Kayak
Cheryl

Blake Island Kayaking and Camping

You can only get to Blake Island in Washington State by boat (or seaplane, it turns out). It's a fun kayaking adventure from Seattle or Kitsap County. Here's more about kayaking and camping on Blake Island.

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