Kayaking Hood Canal
On the still waters of Hood Canal, a kayaker approaches the north shore. Photo by Lana_aka_BADGRL. On Hood Canal’s south shore in the town of Union, Alderbrook Resort’s 1500-foot dock includes rentals for peddle-boats, kayaks and canoes from Hood Canal Adventures. They offer guided excursions as well. Read more about exploring Hood Canal’s south shore.
Scenic Drive: North Olympic Peninsula
Scenery and history converge on the north coast of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. For this road trip you’ll want to pack your camera and binoculars–the route is bursting with maritime heritage, military history and an abundance of wildlife. The Details Start: Kingston (take ferry from Edmonds) End: Port Angeles Length: 73 miles one-way, plus optional stops and sidetrips Good to […]
Reader Trip: Bald Eagles and Sunshine on the Skagit River
Even bald eagles enjoy relaxing in the sunshine. Northwest TripFinder reader Josh Pelman captured this shot of an adult bald eagle from below during his trip to visit the Skagit River Bald Eagle Festival this past weekend. The pilgrimage to see this dense congregation of eagles is a winter tradition in the North Cascade Mountains along the scenic […]
Northwest Gear Closet: Sweet Deals on Camping Gear
We scoured the internet for camping and adventure travel deals and this is what we’ve found. Prices are as we state them at the time of publication. CAMPING GEAR REI Lumen +40 Sleeping Bag DEAL: 26% off right now at $109 WHY WE LOVE IT: Because you don’t need a zero degree bag in summer, so why […]
Plan Now, Camp Later: Reserve Early for the Best Northwest Campsites
Skip the last-minute scramble before your summer camping trip by reserving your Washington state yurt or tent site early. Get more tips on Northwest camping by subscribing here – it’s free. Remember the spontaneous camping trip? You’d wake up, have a yearning for fresh mountain air, pack the gear into the trunk and just go. […]
Fishing in the City
Perhaps you’ve seen them fishing off the pier along Ruston Way in Tacoma, or casting from the beach in West Seattle. Have you wondered what those people are fishing for? That depends on the season. And of course, the time of day. This coming August we’ll host a run of pink salmon in Puget Sound. They surge into our […]
On the Mountain with Jack Kerouac
In 1956, twelve years before the land under his boots would become North Cascades National Park, Jack Kerouac spent 63 days in the deep, craggy wilderness of Washington state. It was a year before the publication of On The Road, a year before Jack Kerouac would become a household name and a beat generation icon. […]
The Earth has Music
Photo: Mount Tamalpais State Park in Marin County, California. Photo by Colleen Proppe.
Clearance: Camping Gear Galore
The best thing about receiving cash or gift cards for the holidays? Clearance sales. The one big piece of gear our family “needs” (i.e. really wants but can’t yet afford) is a family-sized tent for car camping. The Big Agnes Mad House 4 Tent has long been one of my top choices, and it’s now 25% […]
Discover Pass: The Gift of Washington’s Great Outdoors
What’s your favorite Washington State Park? For me, picking a favorite is nearly impossible. So I must be allowed a few favorites. For family camping and kayaking, I like Penrose Point State Park on the shores of Puget Sound in Kitsap County. The park has over two miles of saltwater shoreline backdropped by forest. For scenery and a […]
