I’ve grown up loving the mountains, so when we had the opportunity to move to the Pacific Northwest, I knew it would be a blast! We lived in Washington for 6 months and spent almost every weekend exploring the hiking trails of Oregon and Washington.
Tyler and I were able to experience everything from summiting Mount St. Helens to visiting all three of the PNW’s national parks. We hit all of the region’s bucket list hikes, from Colchuck Lake to Misery Ridge. And we had the opportunity to find a few of our own hidden gems, that we hadn’t even heard of before.
Even after moving back to our home state, we still visit the Pacific Northwest on weekend trips a few times a year. Here are all of our personal recommendations and tips about Washington and Oregon.
Our Favorite Posts About Washington
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General Washington Hiking
✔️ Spirit Falls, Washington: What to Expect on This Hard Hike
✔️ 17 Incredible Waterfalls Near Seattle, Washington to Hike To
✔️Lake Ingalls Hike Guide: Washington’s Beautiful Blue Alpine Lake
✔️ Colchuck Lake Hike: A Guide for the Popular Washington Trail
✔️ Lake 22 Hike Guide: Everything to Know About This Popular Trail
✔️ 9 Best Sunset Hikes in Washington
Seasonal Hikes
✔️ 23 Best Spring Hikes in Washington (for Wildflowers & Epic Views)
✔️ 11 Best Fall Hikes in Washington
✔️ 23 Best Winter Hikes in Washington State
✔️ Best Larch Hikes in Washington for Fall Time
Washington National Parks
✔️ Is Olympic National Park Worth Visiting?
✔️ Mt Rainier Vs. Olympic National Park: Which is the Best Washington Park?
✔️ Olympic National Park Vs. North Cascades: Which Washington Park to Visit
✔️ Mt. Rainier Vs. North Cascades National Park: Choosing Between Washington’s Parks
✔️ Seattle to North Cascades National Park Day Trip
✔️ How Many Days Do I Need in North Cascades National Park?
Our Favorite Posts About Oregon
More Posts About Oregon
✔️ Best Sunrise Hikes in Oregon [Best Places to Watch the Sun Come Up]
✔️ 13 Rainy Day Hikes in Oregon: How to Enjoy the Outdoors When it Rains