Waterfalls
Coal Creek Falls – Bellevue
An easy forest hike near Bellevue leading to a scenic waterfall and a perfect quick outdoor escape.
Worth-it
Worth-it
Mount Rainier National Park – A Scenic Drive Across the Park
A scenic drive through Mount Rainier National Park featuring waterfalls, viewpoints, Reflection Lakes, and practical tips for avoiding crowds and long entrance waits.
Worth-it
Mountain Loop Scenic Byway – Granite Falls to Darrington
Scenic mountain drive from Granite Falls to Darrington featuring forests, rivers, side roads, and the Big Four Ice Caves area.
Visited
Day Trip to Skykomish – Washington
Scenic Skykomish day trip featuring Eagle Falls, Bigfoot coffee stop, and a great tavern lunch.
Destination
Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge – Sequim
A worthwhile Olympic Peninsula day trip featuring coastal views, wildlife, picnic spots, and a scenic drive through historic Dungeness.
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PNW Troll Hunt – Day Trips
Easy day trips built around the PNW troll sculptures.
Visited
Jakob Two Trees – Issaquah
Issaquah troll in a scenic setting—best paired with outdoor time.
Visited
Frankie Feetsplinters – Ballard
Ballard troll—quick, quirky stop to pair with food or drinks nearby.
Visited
Bruun Idun – West Seattle
Easy-access troll in West Seattle—quick stop, best paired with other plans.
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Oscar the Bird King – Vashon Island
Forest troll on Vashon Island—great addition to a ferry day trip.
Visited
Pia the Peacekeeper – Bainbridge Island
Hidden forest troll on Bainbridge—best paired with a ferry day trip.
Visited
Snoqualmie Day Trip – Washington
Easy day trip with some additional fun stops built around the a visit to the falls