by Curt Remington | Feb 3, 2026 | Nature, Trip Reports
Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands, makes a perfect weekend getaway. Not only is it the biggest island, it’s also the highest—home to Mount Constitution (2,409 feet)—and it contains Washington’s largest state park, Moran State Park. Orcas is our...
by Curt Remington | Nov 14, 2025 | Nature, Trip Reports
When we moved to Washington more than 21 years ago, beautiful Baker Lake was among our first weekend destinations. Since then, we’ve lost count of how many times we’ve returned — to hike, camp, kayak, fish, or simply float in the quiet beauty of the North Cascades....
by Curt Remington | Nov 6, 2025 | Nature, Trip Reports
Leavenworth is no ordinary eastern Washington town. It’s a Bavarian-style village tucked on the east side of the Cascade Mountains, along the scenic Wenatchee River — a river known for its whitewater and mountain views. You might expect Bavarian villages to be located...
by Curt Remington | Oct 22, 2025 | Nature, Trip Reports
Washington State’s Cypress Island is a forested mountain rising from the Salish Sea — a rugged, largely undeveloped wilderness with 20 miles of stunning shoreline. It’s a peaceful escape from the busier surroundings of Anacortes, Bellingham, and the more heavily...
by Curt Remington | Jul 6, 2015 | Trip Reports
Destinations: Washington’s Ross Lake and Clark Island in the Salish Sea Can you sea kayak on a lake? In order to answer that challenging question, I signed up for two trips with the Whatcom Association of Kayak Enthusiasts (WAKE), one on Ross Lake and the other to...
