Category: Visitor Adventures

  • Weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia

    Weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia

    Since moving to Seattle, we’ve been stoked to live so close to Vancouver, BC for quick weekend trips! When my friend from UF, Demi told me she was coming out to visit in October, I was all over the opportunity to see her and explore the city further. With a limited amount of time, we […]

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge Park [Vancouver, BC Attraction]

    Capilano Suspension Bridge Park [Vancouver, BC Attraction]

    The Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is Vancouver’s top attraction (by the way, this is Hike 41/52)! The park is more than just the bridge as it also features their CLIFFWALK, Treetops Adventure, Story Center and other stops along the way. The suspension bridge created in 1889 crosses the Capilano River in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. […]

  • Thunder Knob & Diablo Lake Overlook [Hike 22/52]

    Thunder Knob & Diablo Lake Overlook [Hike 22/52]

    Distance: 3.6 miles Elevation Gain: 600 feet Pass: None Hiked: 6.10.18 I’m sure you’ve seen photos on Pinterest of Diablo Lake. I knew that when Erica told me she was visiting, it was something we needed make a trip to go see. Diablo Lake is absolutely stunning. This was also my first time in North […]

  • Seattle [Things to Do]

    Seattle [Things to Do]

    A few weeks ago, my sister Katie came out to Seattle to visit. She finally met our cats (and saw Koda again), saw our new place, and had some major nostalgia— she lived in Ellensburg, WA about 7 years ago while she completed her Masters. On the day she flew in, we did a quick […]

  • Twin Falls [Hike 9/52]

    Twin Falls [Hike 9/52]

    My sister Katie was visiting last week so we headed out to the Snoqualmie/North Bend area for a quick and easy hike to Twin Falls. Distance: 2.6 miles, RT Gain: 500 feet Pass: Discover Pass (WA State Parks) Hiked: 3.10.18 We got there late in the day after Katie’s day of flying cross-country to visit, […]

  • Seattle Waterfront Argosy Cruise [Seattle Attraction]

    Seattle Waterfront Argosy Cruise [Seattle Attraction]

    While Brighton’s mom was visiting, we wanted to take advantage of the beautiful blue skies so we ventured to downtown Seattle. We chose to try the Argosy Cruise – Seattle Waterfront. It’s a 1 hour cruise of the Seattle harbor. Our tour guide was pretty funny and knowledgable about the area. There were three decks […]

  • Welcome to Washington

    Welcome to Washington

    I have started many drafts for this post. I wanted to discuss my 2018 goals, then I wanted to write about my first couple weeks in Washington, then I wanted to do a bucket list, and finally I wanted to reflect on my feelings from the first couple weeks in Washington. Clearly, I need to […]

  • Long Weekend in Utah [Wannee’s Visit to Salt Lake City]

    Long Weekend in Utah [Wannee’s Visit to Salt Lake City]

    Recently, I’ve been very backlogged when it comes to editing photos and blogging. I’ve had several sessions, a few small adventures, and some schedule changes that have contributed to me being so far behind. So here it goes… Wannee’s visit to Utah (which happened a month ago… Oops)! Day 1: Hike the Wasatch It’s rare […]