How a trip evolves is almost as interesting to me as the destination. I find it utterly fascinating how people plan what they want to do and how those plans change once the trip begins. Eric and I are a fun example. Our trips always begin with a solid itinerary of healthy activities and lofty goals. “We’re going to hike 8 miles today and eat tuna and crackers” becomes “let’s stop in this town that has an amazing bakery and we’ll squeeze in a quick beach walk.” Such was the case after a week into our Hiking Washington trip.
Eric and I just returned from a three week trip in Washington hiking the Cascades regions of Mt. Pilchuck and Mt. Baker, followed by a jaunt to the Hoh Rainforest and Olympic National Park. At times epic, blissfully boring, and downright hilarious, this trip will take me a few posts to divulge. It starts with an auspiciously bad travel day in which…
It’s no secret that Washington is Eric and I’s favorite state in the United States, followed closely by Oregon. We visit the Pacific Northwest as often as possible. One of the reasons we love this area is because it is a walking paradise. Notice I said walking, not hiking. Most people think hiking when they plan a trip here, and for good reason. The North Cascades, Mt. Rainier and Olympic Mountains offer epic hikes, but zoom in closer on the map and you’ll discover endless possibilities.
