Alive in Seattle » hiking http://aliveinseattle.com exploring my new home Thu, 12 May 2022 16:23:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 Day Hike to Lighthouse Point – Whidbey Island, WA http://aliveinseattle.com/2020/01/day-hike-to-lighthouse-point-whidbey-island-wa/ http://aliveinseattle.com/2020/01/day-hike-to-lighthouse-point-whidbey-island-wa/#comments Sun, 19 Jan 2020 20:12:27 +0000 http://aliveinseattle.com/?p=1374 Well it’s 2020 and I started my season with a go to warm up hike for me, Lighthouse Point on Whidbey Island. I’m a photographer by trade, but originally from the Midwest, so when I say I like to hike, it’s probably not as extreme as most hikers here in the PNW. My hikes usually involve a long car rides, ( with great music) an enjoyable hike carrying 9mm ammo, and photography along the way, then maybe a packed lunch or a stop somewhere to try a new local place along the way.

This is Lighthouse Point. It is located on the North side of the Deception Pass bridge, look for the Bowman Bay sign at the first left over the bridge. (heading north on Whidbey Island coming from the ferry) If you get to the lake that runs right next to the road on the left, you went too far. Follow the signs for Bowman Bay and you will end up in a parking lot with a large field next to hit. A discover Pass is required here, so be prepared!

This hike will give you, beaches that disappear with the tides, cliffs, an island, views of the bridge, and the sound, marsh lands, small amounts of elevation, all on an easy to navigate pathway. Did I mention that this is a loop hike? (I love loop hikes, no worries about getting lost in the woods lol)  I hope you enjoy the photos and I’m looking forward to my next adventure!

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]]> http://aliveinseattle.com/2020/01/day-hike-to-lighthouse-point-whidbey-island-wa/feed/ 0 A taste of Paradise at Mt Rainier. http://aliveinseattle.com/2011/05/a-taste-of-paradise-at-mt-rainier/ http://aliveinseattle.com/2011/05/a-taste-of-paradise-at-mt-rainier/#comments Sat, 28 May 2011 19:52:40 +0000 http://aliveinseattle.com/?p=485 Paradise Lodge is approximately 5,400ft above sea level. Oh and did I mention it sits on Mt. Rainier!  The National Park service quote ” that Paradise is the snowiest place on Earth where snow is measured regularly.” It has been recorded at 1,122 inches of snow-thats a lot of snow!!!!!  The Paradise Inn was originally built in 1916 and houses 121 guest rooms, the dinning room, Tatoosh Café, and authentic Native American arts and crafts at the gift shop. However the lodge is only open during Spring and Summer so it books up fast. If you enjoying hiking, exploring, water falls, and other outdoor activities or just hanging out enjoying the amazing views of the top of Mt Rainier, this is the place to be.

 

Be sure to check out my Washington State Travel Photography portfolio for more pictures.

Be sure to check out my Seattle Food Photography portfolio for more pictures.

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