by Heading to Olympic National Park’s Sol Duc region in May of 2019? You may be in for a surprise. Without so much as a press release, Olympic National Park officials announced via their website that the foot bridge over Sol Duc Falls will be closed from May 15th through the 22nd of 2019. If you are …
A Dozen and Half Wildflower Hikes to Explore Outside of Seattle
Douglas Scott for Curbed Seattle We all love wildflowers. You could say we go wild for them. You probably shouldn’t, but one could if they wanted to make a terrible dad joke. Because of the allure and draw of the flower bloom, I was asked by Curbed Seattle to write a post that helps residents …
Washington State Received 20% of Normal Snowfall in March: Snowpack Not Looking Great
Remember when it snowed a ton in February and everyone was rejoicing at the snowpack in the mountains? Well, we have some potential bad news for you.
Olympic National Park’s Spruce Railroad Trail is Now Open!
This week has been full of good news from Olympic National Park and it keeps on coming! On Friday, April 5th, 2019, Olympic National Park officials announced that the scenic Spruce Railroad Trail is once again open. This dog and bike-friendly trail should be added to your list of Olympic destinations!
My Favorite Olympic National Park Gateway Town
The last town before entering a National Park, known as a gateway community, is always interesting. Some parks have incredible towns full of amenities and attractions on the outskirts of their protected lands. Others seem to have little more than a gas station and a few curious locals eyeballing every car that drives toward the …
Olympic National Park’s Hurricane Ridge is Now Open 24/7
Great news from Olympic National Park, this time from one of the most scenic places the park has to offer. In a park known for being spoiled with beauty, thanks to stunning rainforests, wild rivers and rugged coastlines, another gorgeous destination is open to you whenever you want to visit it. The snow is melting …
Pinky Sized Insects along the Yellowstone River
Insects bug people. We all have had experiences on public lands where horseflies kept biting us, mosquitoes tried to drain us of every drop of blood and yellow jackets harasses and stung us. We come back dejected, itchy and sometimes swollen. I agree- days when bugs are bad can be awful. However, sometimes an encounter …
Olympic National Park’s Staircase Road to Reopen by May 24th, 2019
Good news for those who love the Hood Canal side of Olympic National Park! The road to Staircase will soon be repaired and open! During construction, the road will be closed to all traffic, including those on foot. The Shady Lane Trail is still open and accessible.
The Sol Duc Region of Olympic National Park is Now Open!
Closed during the snowy, winter months, the Sol Duc region of Olympic reopens during the spring months, allowing the masses to rediscover the beauty found along this majestic river. On March 23rd, 2019, Sol Duc Hot Springs Road reopened to vehicles, giving every access to this incredible region. While many trails still have snow, you …
High Rewards on the Beartooth Highway
The pressure builds in your head, your ears feel tight, the air gets thinner; these are the signs that you are gaining elevation quickly. Increasing, the only relief is a hard swallow or blowing your nose, “popping” your ears and releasing the pressure. This feeling is one of my first memories. I was four years …