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Family Kayak Tour in the San Juan Islands
During our time on San Juan Island we took a Kayak tour with San Juan Outfitters. We had a blast! This tour is family specific so its perfect for kids also. Read about our tour and experience.
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Roche Harbor, San Juan Island
There are two harbors on San Juan Island. Roche Harbor is less busy and smaller, but still beautiful and worth a visit. Here are a few things you don't want to miss in Roche Harbor.
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Lime Kiln State Park
Lime Kiln State Park is a must do during your time on San Juan Islands. The views are breathtaking, the tide pools are full of sea life, and the lighthouse is a dream. Read all about what to expect on your trip to Lime Kiln State Park, what pass you need, and the trails we did.
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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.
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Driving the Columbia River Gorge
The Columbia River Gorge has been my absolute favorite road trip through Washington (and Oregon) during our time here so far. The views during the drive are absolutely incredible. Here are a few stops we made along the way and what we did.
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Coldwater Lake Trail
Coldwater Lake is one of my favorite lakes to explore in Washington. It is so pretty it looks like a postcard. Our last trip to Mount St. Helens we decided to do the trail around the lake and hang out in the water for a bit. Here is some info on the trail and other things about visiting the area.
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Sleeping Beauty Trail
Sleeping Beauty Trail is located up near Mount Adams in the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest. It offers 360 views of Mount Adams, Mount Rainier, Mount Hood and Mount St.Helens. This trail is rated as moderate and is one of the prettiest we have done in Washington.
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Visiting Vancouver, Washington
We visited Vancouver on our way down to drive the Columbia River Gorge. We just did a quick stop but here are a few things to check out while you're visiting.
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Maryhill Stonehenge
Maryhill Stonehenge is a replica of the real Stonehenge in England. This one is actually a Veteran's memorial. It looks just as beautiful as the real one and is set on the top of a hill in the Columbia River Gorge.
