Hiking: Washington & Oregon
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Little Si Trail
Little Si is one of the prettiest hikes in Washington and it is a moderate 4.5 mile out and back trail that is dog friendly. Located in North Bend and suitable for kids a bit older (our 7 year old did it).
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Devil’s Cauldron Hike
Devil's Cauldron is one of the prettiest views I've seen living in the Pacific Northwest! This gorgeous hike is on the Oregon Coast not too far south from Cannon Beach. Here is info about the hike and where to find it!
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Peter Iredale Shipwreck
It's not often you come across a shipwreck, and this is the second one I've been able to explore since living in the Pacific Northwest. The Peter Iredale Shipwreck is located in Astoria, Oregon and is worth a stop is you're driving by!
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Cape Disappointment State Park
Cape Disappointment is part of the southern most point of Washington State and has some gorgeous coastal sites! Here is the hike we did inside Cape Disappointment State Park and info on what passes you'll need to visit.
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What to pack in Your Hiking Backpack
We love hiking together as a family and it is important to be prepared, especially if you have kids coming with you. Here are the things that I keep in my backpack and take with us on hikes.
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Staircase Rapids Loop: Olympic National Park
This hike is one of our top five favorites in Washington, it is absolutely gorgeous and a must do! Here's some tips to know before you go and what pass you'll need.
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Tolmie State Park
Tolmie State Park is a great place to spend the day hiking, grilling and playing the water. This park is dog friendly and only thirty minutes from JBLM. Read about what there is to do and the pass you need.
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Sequalitchew Creek Trail
This easy trail is located in our cute little town on DuPont. Kid and dog friendly, it leads down to the beautiful water front. Here is what to expect when hiking this trail!
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Tumwater Falls Trail
I'll be honest, this trail really isn't a hike. Its more like a nice walk. The path is loose gravel but nice and wide as well as stroller friendly. Tumwater Falls is just 0.8 of a mile but it is so beautiful, it's absolutely worth going!
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Hiking Little Mashel Falls
Little Mashel Falls is a gorgeous waterfall within an hour of JBLM. A relatively flat trail that is about 5 miles long depending how much you explore, this is a great half day trip. Here's what you need to know about Hiking Little Mashel Falls!
