5 Weekend Getaways within 3 Hours of Seattle

An Escape Is Closer Than You Think You only have the weekend to unwind, but you’re so burnt out from life that if you don’t get away from it all then you may go crazy. Totally get it. We all need to escape our everyday once in a while. So where should you go? […]

Banff National Park

Turquoise Lakes and Snowcapped peaks Trip Cost ($ – $$$): $$ Time to Hit the Highlights: 4 Days Must See: Icefields Parkway, Emerald Lake, Canoeing, Camping Time of the Year to Visit: Spring, Summer, Fall (we visited in August) Audience: Everyone (short trails, some drivable highlights) About Banff Banff is known for […]

4 Days in Seattle, Washington

The Emerald of the Pacific Northwest Trip Cost ($ – $$$): $$ Time to Hit the Highlights: 4 Days Must See: Seattle Center, Discovery Park, Pike Place Market, Local Wilderness Time of the Year to Visit: Spring-Fall – you can come in the winter when there are less visitors, but be prepared for some […]

Joshua Tree National Park

Where Two Deserts Meet

Acadia National Park

Breathtaking views and local fun Trip Cost ($ – $$$): $$ Time to Hit the Highlights: 3 Days Must See: Cadillac Mountain, lunch at Jordan Pond House, anyplace you can take in the shore and cliff views Time of the Year to Visit: Fall (we visited in mid-September) Audience: Everyone (variety of trails, beautiful views) About Acadia People have been […]

Redwood National Park

There’s more to see than just big trees Trip Cost ($ – $$$): $$ Time to Hit the Highlights: 3 Days Must See: Fern Canyon, Chandelier Drive-thru Tree Time of the Year to Visit: Spring – Fall (we visited in the Fall) Audience: Everyone (variety of trail lengths and levels of difficulty) About Redwood Most people know Redwood as […]

Death Valley National Park

The big park of beautiful surprises Trip Cost ($ – $$$): $$ Time to Hit the Highlights: 3 Days Must See: Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Zabriskie Point, Artist’s Palatte Drive Time of the Year to Visit: Winter (we visited in late December) Audience: Everyone (short trails, mostly drivable to the highlights) About Death Valley In this below-sea-level basin, steady […]

Virgin Islands National Park

Paradise is where you can hike to the beach Trip Cost ($ – $$$): $$$ Time to Hit the Highlights: 4 days Must See: Snorkeling with Sea Turtles at Maho Bay, Caneel Hill Trail, Reef Bay Trail, Honeymoon Beach Time of the Year to Visit: Spring/Fall Audience: Everyone (variety of trails, small and large beaches, not all activities require […]