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If you're like me, you're all about those easy-win hikes. You know what I mean - the low effort/high reward type hikes. If you're looking for one of those, the Rosario Head Trail was easy to do and the view at the end is absolutely outstanding.

From the quaint boutiques and inviting cafes in downtown to the views of Puget Sound at Brackett's Landing and Marina Beach Park, Edmonds is a charming coastal town that offered a delightful experience that captivated us with its welcoming atmosphere.

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Picnic Point Park in Edmonds, Washington, is an enchanting beach getaway that offers a serene escape. With the invigorating scent of sea air, panoramic ocean views and soothing sound of crashing waves, this beach is a gem that provides a tranquil coastal paradise.

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Marina Beach Park in Edmonds, Washington, features well-maintained spaces for picnics and benches to enjoy panoramic views of the water. The park includes an off-leash park for dogs to play freely and enjoy beach access.

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Brackett's Landing South & North in Edmonds, Washington, offers a picturesque coastal experience that allows visitors to enjoy the sunset and fully immerse themselves on either sides of the landing.

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Squalicum Creek Park in Bellingham is a versatile community park that caters to various recreational needs. While it may not offer traditional nature trails, it provides a walking path that encompasses the entire park, which is great for reactive dogs due to its spaciousness and wide paths.

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While in Leavenworth, Washington a few weekends ago, we took time out from exploring the town to explore nearby trails and parks with Markus. We discovered and loved our time at Lake Wenatchee State Park, which is about half an hour away from Leavenworth.

If you've ever wondered about visiting Germany, we have a fun little update for you. We spent the Thanksgiving long weekend in Leavenworth, Washington and it was a special getaway to a Bavarian-styled village and a hidden gem in the Pacific Northwest.

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On our way to Leavenworth, we made a stop at Wallace Falls State Park. The hike to the Lower Falls was gorgeous and exactly what we were looking for. This week, we give you our breakdown for the parts of Wallace Falls State Park we were able to do.

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On a recent trip into Washington, we took a scenic route around Lake Whatcom instead of going straight down the I-5 from Vancouver. From Bellingham, we made a stop at Whatcom Falls Park to stretch our legs out and it was exactly what we were hoping for.

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On a recent visit to Whidbey Island, we made a stop at Double Bluff Beach and Off-Leash Area and it was a pleasant surprise. This 2-mile long beach was very calm with an amazing view was an open area for your dog to run freely.

We take a break from the usual Overnight Adventures to give you a dedicated post on riding ferries - the BC Ferries and the Washington State Ferries - from the perspective of dog owners.

We took a multi-day trip exploring Whidbey Island in Washington. Being from Vancouver, Whidbey Island was reminiscent of the Gulf Islands of British Columbia with the smaller town feel and always being near beaches and water!

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While staying in Issaquah, Washington, we squeezed in a hike in the morning to stretch our legs and give Markus a bit of exercise. Our hotel was located 5 minutes from the Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park where we had a soggy, but fulfilling hike!

On this trip, we had some business in Seattle, but after that was done, we took some time out to visit the islands near Seattle along the west side of the state of Washington.

This past weekend, we felt like taking an impromptu trip and go someplace with Markus. Without having anything planned, we booked a hotel at the Hotel 116 and spent the weekend in Bellevue.

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Twin Falls Trail is located near North Bend, Washington and the hike took us around 2 hours to complete with Markus. The hike was moderately-trafficked and best part of the trail are, as its name suggests, the two waterfalls.

We went down to Seattle for a concert last weekend and we ended up staying in Bellevue because of the cost and we really enjoyed our time there. About 20 minutes out of Seattle, Bellevue is a great place to stay with its own activities in the area.