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Category: Washington

  • Lake 22 [Hike 4/52]

    Lake 22 [Hike 4/52]

    For Hike 4/52, we set out to Lake 22 for a very, very wet hike. We didn’t realize how heavy the rain was going to be, because by the time we were finished, we were soaked down to our last layer. You know that feeling when you feel like you cannot be anymore drenched from […]

  • Rattlesnake Ledge [North Bend/Snoqualmie, Washington Hike]

    Rattlesnake Ledge [North Bend/Snoqualmie, Washington Hike]

    While we were visiting Washington in December, and after we signed a lease, we decided it was time to get out and enjoy the unusual sunny weather. We chose a popular hike in North Bend that was the perfect length that we were hoping for with great views— Rattlesnake Ledge. Distance: 4 miles, roundtrip Gain: […]

  • Crystal Mountain Snowshoe [Hike 3/52]

    Crystal Mountain Snowshoe [Hike 3/52]

    In an effort to meet new friends and get out to explore new places, I joined a group, the Pacific Northwest Outdoor Women (PNWOW) and signed up to go to one of their snowshoe meet ups at Crystal Mountain Resort. I am counting this as Hike 3/52 since snowshoeing is essentially hiking with more equipment. […]

  • Franklin Falls, Snoqualmie Region [Hike 2/52]

    Franklin Falls, Snoqualmie Region [Hike 2/52]

    Distance: 7 miles, RT (2 miles, RT during non-winter months) Elevation Gain: 400 ft Dogs: Allowed, on leash Pass: Northwest Forest Pass After seeing so many posts on Facebook about Franklin Falls, I decided it seemed like a good, easier hike for Brighton and I to visit on our 52 Hike Challenge. Even if it’s […]

  • Olympic National Park

    Olympic National Park

    I have found a new favorite national park! …Well, at least for now. This park has it all: coast, forests, and mountains. Recognized as a World Heritage site for its rich resources, it was designated as a National Park in 1938. Did you know that Olympic National Park protects the largest old-growth forest in the […]