Our PNW Adventures

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Winter Storm Camping on the Olympic Coast: Exploring Beaches, Camp Oven Cooking

Join us as we embark on an unforgettable camping trip at Aliya Preserve Hipcamp! 🌟 We start the day by exploring the stunning beaches, including the serene Tree of Life Beach, the tranquil Beach 4, and the beautiful Beach 1 🌊. Along the way, we take in breathtaking views of nature and enjoy some peaceful beachside moments. As a winter rainstorm passes through, we find comfort and warmth in our Gazelle tent ⛺️, proving that camping in the rain can be just as cozy as it is adventurous! ☔️ After the storm, it's time to cook up a delicious meal in our brand new camp oven 🍔. Watch us prepare mouth-watering sloppy joe sliders – the perfect camping comfort food!

Winter Storm Camping at Cape Disappointment on the Washington Coast

Join us on a peaceful winter camping trip to Cape Disappointment State Park on the Southern Washington coast! In this video, we’re soaking in the quiet beauty of the park during the off-season. From relaxing beach walks to simply gazing at the powerful Pacific Ocean, it’s the perfect winter getaway. Watch as we set up camp, enjoy cozy, delicious meals, and try to stay warm and dry from a passing storm. Despite the weather, we make the most of our time relaxing under the pop-up tent and around the campfire, listening to podcasts. Then, we retreat to our rooftop tent, staying warm and dry as the rain pounds all night.

4 Gold Mine Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park

In this adventure, We hike four historic mine trails in Joshua Tree National Park. From exploring old mining remnants to taking in the stunning desert landscape, join us on a journey through some of the park’s most fascinating and scenic trails! The trails featured in this video are: ~Contact Mine Trail: A short but interesting hike to a historic mine site with sweeping desert views. ~Elton Mine Trail: A trail that leads to a well-preserved mining area, with great photo opportunities and desert scenery. ~Eagle Cliff Mine Trail: This moderately difficult hike brings you to an old mine with incredible panoramic views of the desert below and an old miners cabin. ~Lost Horse Mine Trail: One of the park's most popular trails, showcasing a preserved 19th-century mine and offering stunning views of Joshua Tree’s unique landscape. If you're into hiking, history, or just love the desert, these trails have something special to offer. Come along with us as we explore these rugged and beautiful parts of Joshua Tree National Park!

About Our PNW Adventures

Our Inspiration

We’re Brian and Marisa from SW Washington State, an adventurous married couple living for adventures in the Pacific Northwest and Beyond!! You can often find us hiking a trail, a campsite in the middle of nowhere, or on a plane heading to destinations unknown. We created OUR PNW ADVENTURES to help campers, hikers and travelers spend less time (and stress!) planning their camping adventures, hikes and trips, and more time enjoying it! Giving you trail hiking routes/conditions and reviews and camp site tours. We also offer a unique perspective on different locations all over the continent. We hope you enjoy Our PNW Adventures!!

Our Expertise

With years of travel experience and a passion for adventure, we bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge to our travel blog. From hiking and outdoor activities to traveling around the United States and finding fun outdoor activites to gear reviews, we provide practical advice and insights to help you plan your next trip.