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07/17/2026

The Kootenay Rockies: Part 1 — Upper Arrow Lake

Our Nakusp adventure included kayaking on Upper Arrow Lake, forest bathing near Nakusp Hot Springs, soaking at Halcyon Hot Springs, and sampling the town’s restaurants, cafés, and new craft brewery.

Along the way, we learned more about the region’s layered history—from the Sinixt First Nations’ connection to the hot springs to the 1968 flooding that displaced more than 2,000 people along the Arrow Lakes.

A beautiful journey through mountains, water, local flavors, and stories that deserve to be remembered.

Next stop: the Slocan Valley and the Japanese Canadian Legacy Trail!

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07/13/2026

Part 1: Paddling and Dining on the Olympic Peninsula 🛶 🌞 🛶🌞

We kicked off our adventure sea kayaking in Freshwater Bay with Elevate Outdoors, paddling past Bachelor Rock, sampling fresh bull kelp, and exploring coves filled with sea stars, oysters, sea urchins, and birdlife.

The next day, we kayaked on the crystal-clear waters of Lake Crescent, then drove up to Hurricane Ridge for sweeping views of Mount Olympus, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Vancouver Island.

Along the way, we enjoyed seafood at Downriggers, walked the Olympic Discovery Trail, stayed at Olympic Lodge, and stopped at 7 Cedars Resort before heading home.

A perfect mix of wildlife, scenery, history, and great food. Click the link in our bio to read more and get two fantastic recipes! 

https://www.foodista.com/blog/paddling-washington-three-scenic-adventures-and-where-to-eat

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06/10/2026

04/23/2026

🚆✨ Food adventure via light rail!

We hopped on the new 2 Line and turned a simple train ride into a full-on Federal Way food crawl—and wow, it did not disappoint.

From comforting Korean bone broth at Yi’s, to bold, spicy noodles and customizable stews at Nine Way, every stop brought something new. We even experienced authentic Cambodian cuisine at Theary Cambodian Foods—rich in history, flavor, and heart.

We wandered through a Filipino market, snacked on addictive Korean street food (yes, “drug gimbap” is a thing 😅), and wrapped it all up with Vietnamese bánh mì + iced coffee to-go for the ride home.

The best part? Skipping traffic, soaking in the scenery, and discovering incredible, diverse food all in one day.

📍Federal Way Food Trail = officially worth the trip.

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