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Blake Island

We launched from Manchester State Park.
We launched from Manchester State Park.
From Manchester, it's a two mile kayak to Blake Island.
From Manchester, it's a two mile kayak to Blake Island.
Puget Sound started out calm, but did get pretty choppy.
Puget Sound started out calm, but did get pretty choppy.
These are the Blake Island trail options.
These are the Blake Island trail options.
We chose the perimeter loop trail which was about four miles with just under 500 ft elevation.
We chose the perimeter loop trail which was about four miles with just under 500 ft elevation.
The perimeter trail mostly followed the perimeter with views of the water...
The perimeter trail mostly followed the perimeter with views of the water...
But also went a bit inland providing for a more foresty, remote feel (with great fall colors at this time of year)!
But also went a bit inland providing for a more foresty, remote feel (with great fall colors at this time of year)!
We made a quick stop at the sunny west beach!
We made a quick stop at the sunny west beach!
We also made a stop near the main port on the NE tip, where most of the tourism happens in season.
We also made a stop near the main port on the NE tip, where most of the tourism happens in season.
We saw several deer on the island.
We saw several deer on the island.
We were only able to peek in the windows of the Tillicum Village since it's off-season.
We were only able to peek in the windows of the Tillicum Village since it's off-season.
The main port of Blake Island on the NE tip.
The main port of Blake Island on the NE tip.
On a clear day, you can catch a great view of Seattle!
On a clear day, you can catch a great view of Seattle!
One of the primitive campsites at the NW tip of the island.
One of the primitive campsites at the NW tip of the island.
We accessed the island at the NW tip and parked our kayaks here during our hike.
We accessed the island at the NW tip and parked our kayaks here during our hike.
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Central Washington

Bremerton Summer Brewfest
Bremerton Summer Brewfest
Enjoying some live music at the Bremerton waterfront.
Enjoying some live music at the Bremerton waterfront.
Bremerton Bar & Grill
Bremerton Bar & Grill
Snoqualmie Falls - The most visited waterfall in Washington.
Snoqualmie Falls - The most visited waterfall in Washington.
Snoqualmie Falls Brewery and Taproom
Snoqualmie Falls Brewery and Taproom
Exploring off the Franklin Falls Trail 1036
Exploring off the Franklin Falls Trail 1036
Franklin Falls
Franklin Falls
Even though there were lots of people, we were able to snag a pic with just us!
Even though there were lots of people, we were able to snag a pic with just us!
And a beautiful pic with nobody in it!
And a beautiful pic with nobody in it!
We had to drink some Rainier while in Washington!
We had to drink some Rainier while in Washington!
Our campsite at The Gorge.
Our campsite at The Gorge.
Phish concert at The Gorge!
Phish concert at The Gorge!
The coolest concert venue we've been to yet!
The coolest concert venue we've been to yet!
It was even cool after dark!
It was even cool after dark!
We swam in the Columbia River at Rattlesnake Cove in Sunland.
We swam in the Columbia River at Rattlesnake Cove in Sunland.
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Mount Rainier

View of the 12th man lights on the early morning ferry to Seattle!
View of the 12th man lights on the early morning ferry to Seattle!
Mount Rainier National Park Paradise Visitor Center in the thick fog.
Mount Rainier National Park Paradise Visitor Center in the thick fog.
Usually Mt. Rainier would be in the background of this picture, but Myrtle Falls still looks cool in the fog.
Usually Mt. Rainier would be in the background of this picture, but Myrtle Falls still looks cool in the fog.
This is what our view would have been if we weren't stuck in a cloud!
This is what our view would have been if we weren't stuck in a cloud!
The fog started to lift and we found a marmot enjoying a sun spot.
The fog started to lift and we found a marmot enjoying a sun spot.
One of the many waterfalls along the Reflection Lake Trail.
One of the many waterfalls along the Reflection Lake Trail.
Reflections Lake wasn't so reflective on this windy and cloudy day...
Reflections Lake wasn't so reflective on this windy and cloudy day...
Another waterfall on the Reflection Lake to Narada Falls Trail!
Another waterfall on the Reflection Lake to Narada Falls Trail!
On the Comet and Christine Falls Trail!
On the Comet and Christine Falls Trail!
So many vibrant wildflowers this time of year!
So many vibrant wildflowers this time of year!
A great spot to hang out and listen to the falls for a bit :)
A great spot to hang out and listen to the falls for a bit 🙂
Fairly large campsites at Cougar Rock Campground in Mount Rainier National Park.
Fairly large campsites at Cougar Rock Campground in Mount Rainier National Park.
Attempting to make breakfast over the fire!
Attempting to make breakfast over the fire!
We FINALLY saw the beastly Mt. Rainier when the fog lifted on Sunday morning!
We FINALLY saw the beastly Mt. Rainier when the fog lifted on Sunday morning!
Burroughs Mountain Loop Trail
Burroughs Mountain Loop Trail
View from the second Burroughs
View from the second Burroughs
The beautiful Sunrise area of Mt. Rainier National Park!
The beautiful Sunrise area of Mt. Rainier National Park!
Found a cool turquoise lake!
Found a cool turquoise lake!
Charlie and Hannah introduced us to Dick's Drive-In in Seattle for our post-hike grub!
Charlie and Hannah introduced us to Dick's Drive-In in Seattle for our post-hike grub!
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Mount St. Helens

Climbers Bivouac Trailhead
Climbers Bivouac Trailhead
The beginning of the Ptarmigan Trail revealing some of the leftover destruction after the 1980 eruption.
The beginning of the Ptarmigan Trail revealing some of the leftover destruction after the 1980 eruption.
The trail revealed some new growth!
The trail revealed some new growth!
Many of the new trees were barely taller than us!
Many of the new trees were barely taller than us!
You start to get some good views within the first 2 miles!
You start to get some good views within the first 2 miles!
After the relatively easy first 2.5 miles, the trail gets a bit steeper, requiring all fours at times.
After the relatively easy first 2.5 miles, the trail gets a bit steeper, requiring all fours at times.
Just chillin' on the rim of Mount St. Helens crater!
Just chillin' on the rim of Mount St. Helens crater!
Scampering down the boulder fields while enjoying the view!
Scampering down the boulder fields while enjoying the view!
A glimpse at the campsites available right at the Climber's Bivouac Trailhead.
A glimpse at the campsites available right at the Climber's Bivouac Trailhead.
Lava Canyon
Lava Canyon
A suspension bridge with a stellar view of Lava Canyon!
A suspension bridge with a stellar view of Lava Canyon!
The Ape Caves: one of Mount St. Helens' lava tubes!
The Ape Caves: one of Mount St. Helens' lava tubes!
Cool lava creations found in the Ape Caves
Cool lava creations found in the Ape Caves
"The Meatball"
"The Meatball"
Breakside Brewery
Breakside Brewery
Hair of the Dog Brewing Company
Hair of the Dog Brewing Company
Salt & Straw: where you can get creative ice cream!
Salt & Straw: where you can get creative ice cream!
Multnomah Falls from afar.
Multnomah Falls from afar.
Multnomah Falls a bit closer.
Multnomah Falls a bit closer.
Multnomah Falls Lodge
Multnomah Falls Lodge
Mount St. Helens Visitor Center in Castle Rock
Mount St. Helens Visitor Center in Castle Rock
A very well put together visitor center.
A very well put together visitor center.
They play a video about Mount St. Helens every 30 minutes!
They play a video about Mount St. Helens every 30 minutes!
We found some crazy pictures of the 1980 eruption.
We found some crazy pictures of the 1980 eruption.
Mount St. Helen's pre-eruption
Mount St. Helen's pre-eruption
Mount St. Helens post-eruption
Mount St. Helens post-eruption
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North Cascades

Enjoying HUGE crepes and milkshakes while waiting for the ferry!
Enjoying HUGE crepes and milkshakes while waiting for the ferry!
A cute crepe spot a short walk from the Kingston ferry line.
A cute crepe spot a short walk from the Kingston ferry line.
Our first ferry ride across Puget Sound!
Our first ferry ride across Puget Sound!
Looking back at the sunset behind the Olympics!
Looking back at the sunset behind the Olympics!
Our campsite at Newhalem Campground.
Our campsite at Newhalem Campground.
The end of the bumpy road to the Hidden Lake Trailhead!
The end of the bumpy road to the Hidden Lake Trailhead!
View of a valley on Hidden Lake Trail.
View of a valley on Hidden Lake Trail.
My new favorite wildflower: Indian Paintbrush!
My new favorite wildflower: Indian Paintbrush!
Halfway up the Hidden Lake Trail!
Halfway up the Hidden Lake Trail!
Found some snow at the top!
Found some snow at the top!
We found Hidden Lake!
We found Hidden Lake!
Summit beers are the best!
Summit beers are the best!
Hidden Lake Trail Summit with the crew!
Hidden Lake Trail Summit with the crew!
Diablo Lake
Diablo Lake
We found a beach on Diablo Lake and jumped into very cold water!
We found a beach on Diablo Lake and jumped into very cold water!
Newhalem Hydropower Plant
Newhalem Hydropower Plant
Our favorite campfire meal: pizza pies!
Our favorite campfire meal: pizza pies!
Checking out a waterfall on Maple Pass Trail!
Checking out a waterfall on Maple Pass Trail!
Maple Pass Lookout
Maple Pass Lookout
Another great shot on the Maple Pass!
Another great shot on the Maple Pass!
Lake Anne in the middle of the Maple Pass Loop.
Lake Anne in the middle of the Maple Pass Loop.
A perfect, post-hike swim!
A perfect, post-hike swim!
Jolly Roger Taproom
Jolly Roger Taproom
Maritime Pacific Brewing Company Beer on the Jolly Roger patio!
Maritime Pacific Brewing Company Beer on the Jolly Roger patio!
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Olympic Peninsula

Blazing Onion (burgers, beer, whiskey)
Blazing Onion (burgers, beer, whiskey)
Cash Brewing in Old Town Silverdale
Cash Brewing in Old Town Silverdale
A sports-themed brewery
A sports-themed brewery
Downtown Poulsbo, a Scandinavian community
Downtown Poulsbo, a Scandinavian community
Sluys Poulsbo Bakery
Sluys Poulsbo Bakery
Adam enjoying one of Sluys many creations!
Adam enjoying one of Sluys many creations!
Point No Point with our Travel PT friend, Nyssa.
Point No Point with our Travel PT friend, Nyssa.
The Point No Point Lighthouse
The Point No Point Lighthouse
A gorgeous lookout on the Mount Ellinor Trail!
A gorgeous lookout on the Mount Ellinor Trail!
Olympic National Park behind us.
Olympic National Park behind us.
The view from the peak of Mount Ellinor. Yes, that is Mount Rainier off in the distance!
The view from the peak of Mount Ellinor. Yes, that is Mount Rainier off in the distance!
We hung out with several mountain goats at the top!
We hung out with several mountain goats at the top!
Silver City Restaurant & Ale House
Silver City Restaurant & Ale House
A perfect, post-hike delight!
A perfect, post-hike delight!
Olympic Peninsula c
Olympic Peninsula a
Olympic Peninsula b
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Port Townsend

Finnriver Farm & Cidery
Finnriver Farm & Cidery
Great family-friendly place with lots to offer!
Great family-friendly place with lots to offer!
Big backyard with bocce, bags, giant chess, etc.
Big backyard with bocce, bags, giant chess, etc.
Wood-fired pizza!
Wood-fired pizza!
$10 Informational Tasting on a porch with a view!
$10 Informational Tasting on a porch with a view!
Enjoying apples in many forms!
Enjoying apples in many forms!
View from the north beach of Fort Worden.
View from the north beach of Fort Worden.
A historic lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park.
A historic lighthouse at Fort Worden State Park.
Preserved military buildings now used for conferences.
Preserved military buildings now used for conferences.
Downtown Port Townsend
Downtown Port Townsend
Nifty Fifty's Soda Fountain
Nifty Fifty's Soda Fountain
We grabbed some shakes at this cute 50s' ice cream shop!
We grabbed some shakes at this cute 50s' ice cream shop!
Sirens Pub in the upper level downtown
Sirens Pub in the upper level downtown
A cool vibe with a good view of the water, TVs for sports, and a pool table!
A cool vibe with a good view of the water, TVs for sports, and a pool table!
Rose Theatre's Starlight Room
Rose Theatre's Starlight Room
A full bar serving unique cocktails, movie snacks, and some small dishes.
A full bar serving unique cocktails, movie snacks, and some small dishes.
All ready with our drinks and snacks, waiting for the curtains to close and movie to start!
All ready with our drinks and snacks, waiting for the curtains to close and movie to start!
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Seattle in a Day

Seattle Public Library
Seattle Public Library
Freeway Park
Freeway Park
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Witnessing the coffee process
Witnessing the coffee process
Quite the coffee bar!
Quite the coffee bar!
Adam drinking coffee...what?!
Adam drinking coffee...what?!
The most delicious coffee milkshake!
The most delicious coffee milkshake!
The Space Needle: the iconic Seattle landmark built in 1962 for the World's Fair
The Space Needle: the iconic Seattle landmark built in 1962 for the World's Fair
A sneak peek at the Chihuly Garden and Glass. The bright green plant on the far right is glass!
A sneak peek at the Chihuly Garden and Glass. The bright green plant on the far right is glass!
MoPOP Museum
MoPOP Museum
Ballard Locks
Ballard Locks
The Salmon Run! (they have to go up 21 steps while acclimating back to fresh water)
The Salmon Run! (they have to go up 21 steps while acclimating back to fresh water)
Salumi - a great spot for lunch!
Salumi - a great spot for lunch!
This is only half of one of their huge sandwiches!
This is only half of one of their huge sandwiches!
The Gum Wall!
The Gum Wall!
Of course, we had to add a smiley face to it :)
Of course, we had to add a smiley face to it 🙂
Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market
The original Starbucks (not as cool as Starbucks Reserve).
The original Starbucks (not as cool as Starbucks Reserve).
Cloudburst Brewery
Cloudburst Brewery
A relaxed environment with tasty rotating beers.
A relaxed environment with tasty rotating beers.
Old Stove Brewing Company with a view of Puget Sound
Old Stove Brewing Company with a view of Puget Sound
View from the back patio at Old Stove
View from the back patio at Old Stove
The longest line at Pike Place Market was for these mini donuts!
The longest line at Pike Place Market was for these mini donuts!
The Pike Brewing Company (right next to the gum wall)
The Pike Brewing Company (right next to the gum wall)
Pyramid Alehouse - a brewery with food right next to the stadiums!
Pyramid Alehouse - a brewery with food right next to the stadiums!
The interior of the bustling Pyramid Alehouse (you're going to want to get here early).
The interior of the bustling Pyramid Alehouse (you're going to want to get here early).
Tasty sandwiches with beer compliments at Pyramid
Tasty sandwiches with beer compliments at Pyramid
Snow Patrol opening for Ed Sheeran
Snow Patrol opening for Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran crushing it at Century Link Field!
Ed Sheeran crushing it at Century Link Field!
Flat Stick Pub: mini golf + beer = a great combo!
Flat Stick Pub: mini golf + beer = a great combo!
So many obstacles on these holes!
So many obstacles on these holes!
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Seattle ~ Trip 2

Post Seattle Tough Mudder!
Post Seattle Tough Mudder!
Fremont Oktoberfest!
Fremont Oktoberfest!
Great event with lots of local beers and some good eats!
Great event with lots of local beers and some good eats!
Our taster mugs!
Our taster mugs!
Might be my favorite food truck I've come across - simple yet delicious :)
Might be my favorite food truck I've come across - simple yet delicious 🙂
My 2nd cousin, Charlie, and his band playing at the High Dive!
My 2nd cousin, Charlie, and his band playing at the High Dive!
Bryant Corner Cafe
Bryant Corner Cafe
Tasty breakfast spot!
Tasty breakfast spot!
Seattle REI: one of my favorite stores ever!
Seattle REI: one of my favorite stores ever!
Wood Shop BBQ
Wood Shop BBQ
Recommended to us by Adam's brother after seeing it on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!
Recommended to us by Adam's brother after seeing it on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!
We enjoyed some great meat on the back patio!
We enjoyed some great meat on the back patio!
This smoker was pumping out smells that make you salivate the entire time!
This smoker was pumping out smells that make you salivate the entire time!
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Seattle ~ Trip 3

The best view of the Seattle skyline we've gotten from the Bainbridge ferry!
The best view of the Seattle skyline we've gotten from the Bainbridge ferry!
That black building, the Columbia Center, is the tallest building in Seattle.
That black building, the Columbia Center, is the tallest building in Seattle.
Checking out the view from the Sky View Observatory!
Checking out the view from the Sky View Observatory!
Great view of downtown Seattle, including the space needle!
Great view of downtown Seattle, including the space needle!
Educational walls on the inside of the Sky View Observatory,
Educational walls on the inside of the Sky View Observatory,
The Seattle Public Library: Can you see the stack of books?
The Seattle Public Library: Can you see the stack of books?
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
The Nest: a rooftop bar above Pike Place Market.
The Nest: a rooftop bar above Pike Place Market.
The tented rooftop to stay warm in the winter.
The tented rooftop to stay warm in the winter.
View of Elliott Bay!
View of Elliott Bay!
Rachel's Ginger Beer in Pike Place Market.
Rachel's Ginger Beer in Pike Place Market.
A store full of maps and globes of all shapes and sizes!
A store full of maps and globes of all shapes and sizes!
Reuben's Brews packed for the Rye Fest.
Reuben's Brews packed for the Rye Fest.
Reuben's flight
Reuben's flight
The outdoor area at Stoup Brewing.
The outdoor area at Stoup Brewing.
The indoor area at Stoup Brewing.
The indoor area at Stoup Brewing.
The Movember flight!
The Movember flight!
Mojito: a delicious Cuban Restaurant!
Mojito: a delicious Cuban Restaurant!
We returned to the Sky View Observatory that night for some views of the city lights!
We returned to the Sky View Observatory that night for some views of the city lights!
Megan checking out the Olympic Mountain Range!
Megan checking out the Olympic Mountain Range!
The sports stadiums really stand out at night!
The sports stadiums really stand out at night!
A great view of the beastly Mount Rainier.
A great view of the beastly Mount Rainier.
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Washington Coast

Kalaloch Campground
Kalaloch Campground
Great campground in the forest right on the coast!
Great campground in the forest right on the coast!
Checking out Kalaloch Beach's Tree Root Cave!
Checking out Kalaloch Beach's Tree Root Cave!
Beautiful 2 mile trail to Shi Shi beach
Beautiful 2 mile trail to Shi Shi beach
Found a banana slug!
Found a banana slug!
Crazy cool branches in this lush forest
Crazy cool branches in this lush forest
The area just before Shi Shi Beach we would love to camp at if we return!
The area just before Shi Shi Beach we would love to camp at if we return!
Found a crab!
Found a crab!
Shi Shi Beach
Shi Shi Beach
Point of Arches
Point of Arches
Coors Light Ad?!
Coors Light Ad?!
More of Shi Shi Beach
More of Shi Shi Beach
Part of the well-maintained trail to Shi Shi Beach
Part of the well-maintained trail to Shi Shi Beach
Cape Flattery: the most Northwest point in the U.S.
Cape Flattery: the most Northwest point in the U.S.
Pretty teal water even with cloudy skies
Pretty teal water even with cloudy skies
Cape Flattery
Cape Flattery
Rialto Beach
Rialto Beach
Found an anemone in the tide pools!
Found an anemone in the tide pools!
Hole in the Wall
Hole in the Wall
Gnarly driftwood
Gnarly driftwood
So much drfitwood!
So much drfitwood!
Dinner at Ruby Beach!
Dinner at Ruby Beach!
The clouds blocked the sunset, but we still got some cool views!
The clouds blocked the sunset, but we still got some cool views!
La Push First Beach
La Push First Beach
More of La Push First Beach
More of La Push First Beach
Navigating driftwood to get to La Push Second Beach
Navigating driftwood to get to La Push Second Beach
La Push Second Beach
La Push Second Beach
Crazy amount of driftwood at La Push Third Beach
Crazy amount of driftwood at La Push Third Beach
La Push Third Beach
La Push Third Beach
Sol Duc Falls Nature Trail: easy 1.5 mile hike
Sol Duc Falls Nature Trail: easy 1.5 mile hike
Welcome to the world of moss!
Welcome to the world of moss!
Beautiful trail!
Beautiful trail!
The most vibrant green oasis!
The most vibrant green oasis!
Next Door Pub in downtown Port Angeles
Next Door Pub in downtown Port Angeles
Local beers and tasty food
Local beers and tasty food
Build your own grilled cheese and fresh cut potato chips!
Build your own grilled cheese and fresh cut potato chips!
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Western Washington ~ Trip 1

View of downtown Seattle from the Bainbridge ferry.
View of downtown Seattle from the Bainbridge ferry.
Ivar's Acres of Clams
Ivar's Acres of Clams
Sunset off Ivar's deck!
Sunset off Ivar's deck!
The Pier 54 Cioppino!
The Pier 54 Cioppino!
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream in Capitol Hill.
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream in Capitol Hill.
Night time view of downtown Seattle from the Bainbridge ferry.
Night time view of downtown Seattle from the Bainbridge ferry.
Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center with a view!
Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center with a view!
Topographical map of the Olympic Peninsula.
Topographical map of the Olympic Peninsula.
The trails you can access from the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center Parking Lot.
The trails you can access from the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center Parking Lot.
Sunrise Point - That's Canada in the background!
Sunrise Point - That's Canada in the background!
Lunch with a view!
Lunch with a view!
Klahhane Ridge Trail
Klahhane Ridge Trail
Lake Crescent
Lake Crescent
Lake Crescent Lodge
Lake Crescent Lodge
Rentals right on Lake Crescent
Rentals right on Lake Crescent
Marymere Falls
Marymere Falls
Sunset at Point No Point
Sunset at Point No Point
Exotic Aquatics Kayak and SUP Rentals on Bainbridge Island.
Exotic Aquatics Kayak and SUP Rentals on Bainbridge Island.
Exotic Aquatics Dock
Exotic Aquatics Dock
Kayaking Eagle Harbor with a view of downtown Seattle!
Kayaking Eagle Harbor with a view of downtown Seattle!
What's up seal?!!
What's up seal?!!
Harbour Public House
Harbour Public House
Local things at the Harbour Public House
Local things at the Harbour Public House
The inside of the renovated historical house on the water.
The inside of the renovated historical house on the water.
Menu filled with local pub grub!
Menu filled with local pub grub!
View of the marina and downtown Seattle from the Harbour Public House deck!
View of the marina and downtown Seattle from the Harbour Public House deck!
Cute waterfront sidewalk near the Harbour Public House.
Cute waterfront sidewalk near the Harbour Public House.
Mora Iced Creamery
Mora Iced Creamery
Exploring Bainbridge Island
Exploring Bainbridge Island
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Western Washington ~ Trip 2

Yacht Club Broiler in Silverdale
Yacht Club Broiler in Silverdale
Nice deck overlooking Dyes Inlet!
Nice deck overlooking Dyes Inlet!
Mariners game at Safeco Field with a view of the Seattle skyline and the sunset!
Mariners game at Safeco Field with a view of the Seattle skyline and the sunset!
Turie's Seabeck Espresso, one of the establishments in the one block town of Seabeck.
Turie's Seabeck Espresso, one of the establishments in the one block town of Seabeck.
At the top of Hurricane Hill!
At the top of Hurricane Hill!
Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park
Canada is somewhere over there!
Canada is somewhere over there!
Found a quail enjoying the view!
Found a quail enjoying the view!
Hurricane Hill via Hurricane Ridge: 3 mile out and back hike with 800 ft elevation gain.
Hurricane Hill via Hurricane Ridge: 3 mile out and back hike with 800 ft elevation gain.
Lake Crescent Lodge
Lake Crescent Lodge
The Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park!
The Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park!
Hoh Rain Forest Hall of Moss: 1 mile easy loop hike.
Hoh Rain Forest Hall of Moss: 1 mile easy loop hike.
Ferns and intertwined trees...what a sight!
Ferns and intertwined trees...what a sight!
An adorable Airbnb in Seabeck!
An adorable Airbnb in Seabeck!
We highly recommend the nautical-themed Airbnd!
We highly recommend the nautical-themed Airbnd!
Look for this sign to hop on the Guillemot Cove Trail.
Look for this sign to hop on the Guillemot Cove Trail.
Guillemot Cove Trail: a 2 mile out and back trail to the beach with about 350 ft elevation gain.
Guillemot Cove Trail: a 2 mile out and back trail to the beach with about 350 ft elevation gain.
View from the beach at the end of Gillemot Cove Trail!
View from the beach at the end of Gillemot Cove Trail!
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Western Washington ~ Trip 3

Elliott's Oyster House on the downtown Seattle waterfront
Elliott's Oyster House on the downtown Seattle waterfront
The delicious, though expensive, seafood-heavy, Elliott's menu.
The delicious, though expensive, seafood-heavy, Elliott's menu.
Bada NW Coffee Bar in Downtown Port Angeles
Bada NW Coffee Bar in Downtown Port Angeles
Cute and cabin-like interior of Bada NW Coffee Bar
Cute and cabin-like interior of Bada NW Coffee Bar
The moss-flocked Sol Duc Falls Nature Trail!
The moss-flocked Sol Duc Falls Nature Trail!
Sol Duc Falls!
Sol Duc Falls!
Oak Table Cafe in Sequim
Oak Table Cafe in Sequim
The biggest apple pancake you've ever seen!
The biggest apple pancake you've ever seen!
Bainbridge Brewing Company
Bainbridge Brewing Company
A variety of flights at Bainbridge Brewing!
A variety of flights at Bainbridge Brewing!
Casa Rojas in a mall in Bainbridge
Casa Rojas in a mall in Bainbridge
View of Dyes Inlet from a hotel room at the Oxford Suites in Silverdale.
View of Dyes Inlet from a hotel room at the Oxford Suites in Silverdale.
Nuflours Bakery in Capitol Hill
Nuflours Bakery in Capitol Hill
An entirely gluten-free bakery!
An entirely gluten-free bakery!
So many goodies!
So many goodies!
Boeing Future of Flight Tour!
Boeing Future of Flight Tour!
We got to see some crazy, huge planes!
We got to see some crazy, huge planes!
Kenmore Air in Seattle
Kenmore Air in Seattle
Getting ready for takeoff in the float plane!
Getting ready for takeoff in the float plane!
This 20 minute aerial tour really gave us a greater appreciation for how much water surrounds Seattle.
This 20 minute aerial tour really gave us a greater appreciation for how much water surrounds Seattle.
Downtown Seattle!
Downtown Seattle!
Seattle's sports stadiums!
Seattle's sports stadiums!
The floating bridge over Lake Washington
The floating bridge over Lake Washington
One of the several houseboat communities!
One of the several houseboat communities!
The seaplane we went for a spin in!
The seaplane we went for a spin in!
Theo Chocolate Factory Gift Shop (with free samples!)
Theo Chocolate Factory Gift Shop (with free samples!)
Theo Chocolate Factory Tour
Theo Chocolate Factory Tour
Samples!
Samples!
Where chocolate is made!
Where chocolate is made!
Fremont Brewing: plant-lined Brewery with a relaxed vibe and tasty beers!
Fremont Brewing: plant-lined Brewery with a relaxed vibe and tasty beers!
Our favorite of the current options was Dark Star!
Our favorite of the current options was Dark Star!
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Western Washington ~ Trip 4

Downtown Poulsbo: a Scandinavian community
Downtown Poulsbo: a Scandinavian community
Paella Bar
Paella Bar
Seafood Paella
Seafood Paella
Rainy Daze Brewery
Rainy Daze Brewery
Mind Funk: a pale stout!
Mind Funk: a pale stout!
Seattle Chocolates
Seattle Chocolates
$10 chocolate leftover bags!
$10 chocolate leftover bags!
Seattle Chocolate Gift Shop
Seattle Chocolate Gift Shop
Seattle Chocolate Tour
Seattle Chocolate Tour
Seattle Chocolate tasting!
Seattle Chocolate tasting!
So many chocolates!
So many chocolates!
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
The old first floor of an original Seattle building that is now underground.
The old first floor of an original Seattle building that is now underground.
Learning about interesting Seattle history
Learning about interesting Seattle history
Pioneer Square Biscuit B***h
Pioneer Square Biscuit B***h
A couple of the many ways you can eat a biscuit!
A couple of the many ways you can eat a biscuit!
Moss Bay Kayak Rentals
Moss Bay Kayak Rentals
Found a houseboat community on Lake Union while kayaking!
Found a houseboat community on Lake Union while kayaking!
Seattle International District
Seattle International District
Jade Garden
Jade Garden
We may have over-ordered a bit :)
We may have over-ordered a bit 🙂
Columbia Tower
Columbia Tower
Oak Table Cafe
Oak Table Cafe
View of Silverdale from Oak Table Cafe
View of Silverdale from Oak Table Cafe
Fall colors on Sawmill Trail!
Fall colors on Sawmill Trail!
Guillemont Cove in Seabeck
Guillemont Cove in Seabeck
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