Twin Peaks Locations
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Twin Peaks Locations in Washington State

**This post was updated February 23rd, 2025** The late great David Lynch’s television masterpiece, Twin Peaks, enjoyed cult success in the 1990’s. Recently it has been resurrected (unlike Laura Palmer) in the form of several new shows available for streaming thru Showtime via Amazon. Twin Peaks definitely has its hardcore fans. And with good reason!…

camping in washington
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Best Campgrounds in Washington State That are Free

**This post was updated on February 11, 2025** Looking for free camping in Washington State? You’ve hit the jackpot! Camping is one of the premier outdoor experiences you can have. It seems that when planning a trip that includes the best tent camping in Washington State, there are various things you should consider. The time…

Pacific Crest Trail
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Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

The Pacific Crest Trail. It’s on every serious hiker’s to-do list.    To walk the entire length from the Mexican Border near Campo, CA all the way up through Washington State and 12km into Manning Park, BC, Canada – now that’s a feat! The trail snakes through some of the nation’s most spectacular mountain and…

Unusual Places to Visit in Washington State
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Unusual Places to Visit in Washington State

**This article was updated in June 2022.** I have always been a rebel. If the crowd is going one way, I’m likely to go the opposite direction. That is unless I’m looking for a good place to eat. I will rarely go into a café if the place is empty. When it comes to food,…

Pacific Rim National Park
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10 Facts about Pacific Northwest National Parks

The Pacific Northwest has some pretty epic national parks. It’s safe to say that as far as outdoor scenery goes, these parks are among the best Planet Earth has to offer. The great nations of the United States and Canada have set aside these lands for everyone to enjoy, and I am privileged and humbled…

Personal Travel Blogs that Inspire Me
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Personal Travel Blogs that Inspire Me

When you need travel inspiration, who or what do you turn to? Facebook? Pinterest? Instagram? Good ol’ Google? A favorite travel blogger? Or something else? It’s common knowledge that travel bloggers these days are a dime a dozen. It seems everyone has built their own website to chronicle their yearly (or monthly) vacations, and that’s fine….

Solo Travel
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Why the Pacific Northwest is Perfect for Solo Travel

Solo travel, especially female solo travel, has been common for years, but has recently entered the mainstream. And it’s about flippin’ time! What’s even better is that solo travel in Washington State, Oregon and British Columbia is a LOT of fun. There are many travel bloggers out there who have paved the way to help…

Seattle Itinerary
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A Pretty Good Seattle Itinerary (2 days)

**This article was updated on January 30, 2025** Planning a trip to Seattle? Great, you’re in the right place. I love Seattle…the fact that Seattle is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city right on the edge of the stunning beauty that is Puget Sound makes it unique among the average big city. This coupled with its diverse…