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Destination guides for the Pacific Northwest and beyond — trails, conditions, trip reports, and local knowledge.
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The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most varied outdoor terrain in the country — alpine lakes, volcanic peaks, high desert, and temperate rainforest within a few hours of each other. These guides cover destinations we know well, with trip reports, trail details, seasonal conditions, and trip planning resources built up over years of visiting.
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Pacific Northwest
North Central Washington
Lake Chelan
Washington's premier lake destination — 50 miles of crystal-clear water with wine country, hiking, camping, and year-round recreation.
North Cascades, Washington
Methow Valley
A wide north-central Washington valley with 200+ km of Nordic trails, fall larches, and two distinct towns — Winthrop and Twisp.
Methow Valley, Washington
Winthrop
A western frontier town with 200+ km of Nordic trails, spectacular fall larches, and a gateway to the North Cascades.
Eastern Cascades, Washington
Leavenworth
A Bavarian-themed village in the Cascades with world-class hiking, festivals, and one of the most festive Christmas towns in the Northwest.
Columbia River Valley, Washington
Wenatchee
300+ days of sunshine on the Columbia River — Mission Ridge skiing, Apple Capital Loop trails, and a gateway to central Washington.
Western Cascades, Washington
North Bend
The closest Cascade mountain town to Seattle — home to Mount Si, Rattlesnake Ledge, Twin Falls, and Snoqualmie Falls.
Cascade Foothills, Washington
Issaquah
Gateway to the Issaquah Alps — Tiger, Cougar, and Squak Mountains, Poo Poo Point paragliding, and Lake Sammamish, 18 miles from Seattle.
Cascade Mountains, Washington
Snoqualmie Pass
Year-round mountain playground an hour from Seattle — skiing, backcountry touring, snowshoeing, and alpine hiking.
North Cascades, Washington
Stehekin
Accessible only by boat, float plane, or trail — a remote North Cascades community tucked at the head of Lake Chelan.
Western Washington
Seattle
The Pacific Northwest's premier city — surrounded by mountains and water, with world-class food, culture, and outdoor access in every direction.
Columbia River Valley, Washington
Entiat
A hidden gem along the Columbia River with scenic valley trails, campgrounds, waterfalls, and summer water recreation.
Pacific Northwest
Washington State
State hub for Cascades destinations — lakes, mountain towns, seasons, campfire restrictions, and backcountry skiing.
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Further Afield
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Penticton
Nestled between two lakes in BC's sun-drenched Okanagan, Penticton blends wine country, cycling trails, sandy beaches, and mountain recreation.
South Asia
India
Ancient temples, Himalayan peaks, desert palaces, and tropical beaches — one of the world's most diverse travel destinations.
Central Anatolia, Turkey
Cappadocia
Volcanic fairy chimneys, cave hotels, Byzantine rock churches, and hot air balloons at dawn over Goreme.
Belize
Ambergris Caye
Reef sharks and stingrays in Hol Chan, the Blue Hole, and sandy golf-cart streets in San Pedro.