National Parks & Monuments
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Snowshoe Trip to Mount Rainier with Outdoor Rec at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
The Northwest Adventure Center is located on North Fort Lewis and does all kinds of guided trips including photography, sight-seeing, climbing, camping, hiking, snowshoeing, etc. I had seen the trips advertised but just never signed up for one until recently. I highly recommend doing a trip with them because we had a blast! Here was our experience and what to expect.
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Kilauea Military Camp Hotel
The Kilauea Military Camp is located inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and is open for anyone military affiliated to book. We stayed for three nights when we visited the Big Island of Hawaii. Here is what to expect during your stay at the KMC.
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One Day in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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One Day in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was our tenth National Park and it did not disappoint. I fell in love with the Hawaiian Islands when we lived in Washington since it was just one non-stop six hour plane ride away. It is possible to do Hawaii Volcanoes in one day, and here is a sample itinerary with the "must do's" of the park below. Be warned, you will be starting your day EARLY!
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One Day in Death Valley National Park
Death Valley was our eighth National Park and we visited on a Spring Break trip to Palm Springs, California. Death Valley is one of the top twenty rated best National parks in the U.S. Here are the "cant miss" sights inside the park if you only have one day to visit.
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One Day in Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is the 10th most visited National Park in America, which ranks pretty high considering there are 63 total. We visited on our trip to Palm Springs, California since Joshua Tree is a mere hour from there. Here's some "must see" spots if you only have one day in the park.
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Tolmie Peak Trail: Rainier National Park
This trail is easily one of my favorites within Rainier National Park. It offers gorgeous alpine lake views with not too much difficulty. Here is what you need to know before you go.
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Mazama Ridge – Wonderland – Skyline – Lower Lakes Trail, Mount Rainier N.P.
We live so close to Mount Rainier National Park that we frequently visit. This fall my friend and I went up to Paradise area and did the Mazama Ridge - Wonderland - Skyline - Lower Lakes Trail. Here's what you need to know before you go.
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Winter at Paradise, Mount Rainier
Visiting Mount Rainier National Park in the winter is a MUST. It is breath takingly beautiful. There are some things to know before you go and precautions before traveling in the snow.
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Mount Ellinor Trail
Mount Ellinor trail is one of the hardest trail I've ever done. Not for the faint of heart, its views are rumored to be the prettiest in Washington. Unfortunate for us it was cloudy the day we went but it was still pretty. Here is info about the hike and what you need to know before you go.
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Lake Cushman
Lake Cushman is one of my favorite lakes in Washington and is a must do for its beautiful views and not-so-chilly water. It is located close to the southern part of Olympic National Park. We stopped at a day use area to enjoy the water, eat a picnic lunch, and use our new kayak.
