Entries by Mikaela Judd

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Mount St. Helens’ Topless 40th Birthday

Apr 9, 2020 Mount St. Helens is a living, breathing — topless — giant. When she blew, the volcano forever changed the landscape of Washington State. And the steam that periodically arises from her cratered head reminds us that even 40 years later, she’s still very much alive. In the months leading up to the […]

Pacific Northwest Spring Break Getaways

Feb 20, 2020 Go beyond the traditional spring break getaway. This year, spend a little more time enjoying and a little less time traveling by taking advantage of the fabulous adventures right here in the Pacific Northwest.

Goats on the Roof

Feb 13, 2020 In 1973, Kristian Graaten opened a roadside fruit stand on the Alberni Highway near the Eastern edge of Vancouver Island. Today, the ‘stand’ is known as the Old Country Market. While the charming shop is filled with everything from groceries and gelato to pottery and libre masks — it’s best known for […]

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Goldstream Railway Trestle Hike

Feb 6, 2020 Goldstream Provincial Park is home to massive trees, majestic waterfalls, and a meandering river that meets the sea. A variety of hiking trails can be found throughout the park’s more than 950 acres — the most popular of which is the Goldstream Railway Trestle Hike. Though difficult, those willing to make the […]

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Seattle Doughnut be Messing Around

Jan 30, 2020 Mikaela Judd Tasty Treats Worth an Early-Morning Bell Seattle’s food scene has long been known for its seafood. Salmon, in particular, is so woven into the city’s culinary identity tourists routinely converge on the corner of Pike and Pike to duck the flying king of fish. And while local chefs have embraced […]

Victoria Alleys

Victoria’s small and intimate pedestrian paths have preserved bits of the city’s past. Unlike a city’s major thoroughfares that are typically renovated by the demand of progress, alleys have a way of preserving the past. The narrow, pedestrian-only passageways hold onto their intimate storefronts and leisurely culture. They beckon the outdoor dining parties, strolling lovers, […]

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Unique Pacific Northwest Travel Ideas

Dec 26, 2019 Have you thought about your travel bucket list? A new year is the perfect time to re-visit and maybe re-map yours with some unique Pacific Northwest travel ideas. Because while you may have visited Victoria, the San Juan Islands, Vancouver, and Seattle — have you actually seen and done everything? Chances are, […]