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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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Horsethief Butte Trail
This hike is easy and provides an amazing view of the Columbia River Gorge. It only took us about 25 minutes to do and is right off the highway. I use the All Trails App for trail info and directions!
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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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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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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!
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Hiking at Lake Quinault
We went to Eastern Washington for the weekend and Lake Quinault was on our must do list! This lake is so beautiful and is located in Olympic National Park. Here's what we did when we visited!
