Are you looking to get away to a magical place, where old growth douglas fir tower above canyons flowing with alpine water? Is time limited on an epic journey around the Olympic Peninsula? Do you want access to pristine nature just steps away from a cozy lodge? If the answer is yes to any (or all) of these questions, head for the (Lake) Quinault Loop Trail in … [Read more...] about Quinault Loop Trail — nature’s magic in an Olympic Peninsula rainforest
Olympic Peninsula & Washington Coast
Olympic Peninsula road trip — 3-day epic winter tour
This is an updated version of an article originally published January, 2020.Washington State is a diverse land with topography ranging from high desert to fierce waves crashing against soft agate beaches. In the northwest corner of the state is the majestic and remote feeling Olympic Peninsula. Often dubbed the rainiest place in the United States, this area is home to the only … [Read more...] about Olympic Peninsula road trip — 3-day epic winter tour
Journey to a hole in the wall
Exploration calls me and I answer. Usually, the opportunity is clear and the conditions are hospitable — like a fresh breezy day last Spring at Deception Pass. And my quest to see, experience, and connect with the world comes together like a patchwork quilt with sometimes clear blue fabric. Other times, the sky is a darker color, and the call to adventure … [Read more...] about Journey to a hole in the wall
Perfect 3 days in Olympic National Park itinerary from Seattle
To truly see Olympic National Park, one or two days may not be enough. But don’t fret! This Olympic National Park itinerary will deliver the best of Olympic National Park in three days. Don’t miss the highlights by following this detailed guide (written by a local!), starting in Seattle before exploring the ultimate playground: the Olympic Peninsula.Matthew Kessi … [Read more...] about Perfect 3 days in Olympic National Park itinerary from Seattle
Tokeland Hotel — spiritual oasis of the Washington Coast
In order to write a review of the Tokeland Hotel, a gem that hugs a tiny spit of sandy land surrounded by Shoalwater Bay on the Washington Coast, it is first important to point out that my filter for any lodging location is first and foremost about the heart. I look for a feeling of home that comes from the joy of carefully curated aesthetic, combined with thoughtful … [Read more...] about Tokeland Hotel — spiritual oasis of the Washington Coast
