• Menu
  • Menu

The Ultimate PNW Map!

2017.09.135 min read

If you’re like me, then you LOVE to travel, take weekend adventures, and hate to refer to 12 different websites and maps in order to get relevant information! So here’s my solution for all you PNW adventure enthusiasts: ONE map, with everything amazing! Great hikes, free camping, where you can drive onto the beach, mountains for skiing/snowboarding, hot springs, great surfing, etc.!

★ Star the map and save it for later so you can view it when you’re on the road!

→ Pick and choose which layers are important to you! If you don’t ski or snowboard, simply “turn off” that layer.

• It’s this button  at the top left

• If you ★/save it and open it up later on a smart-phone, then you should see a message when you first open the map which says “VIEW MAP LEGEND” – click on that and choose your layers.

📌 If you know of an epic location that you think should be on the map, please comment below and I’ll add it! Let’s make research easier so we can spend more time outside =)

 Map Key 

.

Sites & Sleep

Hiking

Some of the best hikes in the area! Great views at the final destination!

 

Camping

Camping is great, and camping for free is even better. Here are some FREE camping spots!

.

Paid Camping Grounds

Most people don’t camp like I do, and I understand that. Most people need toilets, showers, and other modern amenities… so here are some camp ground options.

Ski / Snowboard

Stevens Pass Powder Alliance

The Powder Alliance is a group of ski resorts that allow season pass holders to enjoy other resorts as well at no cost – it’s completely free and included with the season pass.

Warren Miller Ent’ Freebies

Resorts included in the WM Entertainment giveaways for the PNW.

If you follow me on Instagram, then you might have seen my many suggestions to get yourself to the Warren Miller Film! For $20-something you get a TON of free lift tickets, BOGO deals, discounts on ski/board repairs, etc. Great deal!

Both Powder Alliance & WME

If you find yourself at one of these resorts, then take your pick at which freebie to use! So many options for free stuff!

Others

All other ski resorts in the area. Still great places to go skiing / snowboarding – just no coupon associated with it (that I know of).

Hot Springs

FREE!

These hot springs are completely free – just hike in and there’ll be a hot spring at the end of the trail awaiting for your arrival. What a treat at the end of a hike, huh?

My (FREE) Favorites!

My favorites are always free, and epic!

 

Commercial

These hot springs will have a fee.

 

Unknown Status

These hot springs are a mystery! I haven’t been to them, but Google searches show they exist.

If you go / have been to one of these unknown hot springs, please comment below and let me know the deal so I can update the map =)

Beach

Drive On!

Beach access roads that allow you to drive directly onto the beach.

Note: The same road rules apply, and there’s no camping on these beaches (unless you see a camping icon)

Surfing

Not all beaches are great for surfing… but these are!

 

Non-Surfing Beaches

Beaches are just as fun even if you’re not surfing! Drinking beer and getting tan? Sounds good to me! Here’s are some beaches that are worth checking out – great views and perfect for just laying around!

Other Coastal Destinations

There are really rad towns and and other things along the coast besides beaches. These are a few sites/towns to check out – even if just for a quick bite to eat or a few pictures.

Miscellaneous

Truck Stops

This layer might only be used by me, but I thought I’d share this info’ with everyone regardless because I really believe more people (especially those who are traveling long-term, cross-country), should take advantage of truck stops.

These trucks stops have showers (usually around $5-$12) so if you’ve been on the road for a bit and are in need of a good scrub (and grub), then these truck stops are the perfect stop!

Ultimate Truck Stops!

Free WiFi, hot private showers, and overnight parking!

If you’re going to stop at a tuck stop, these are the top picks because you can enjoy a hot shower, and then relax for the night with free parking and free WiFi.

 

.

.

.       

Related Posts »

Tamanawas Falls Neahkahnie Mountain Mt. Rainier, WA, USA The Enchantments

Leave a reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I think 2019 just about killed me. Actually, quite literally... I'm over it. Onto new adventures! Stayed tuned -- 2020 is going to be epic.
Today is the Winter Solstice - the day with the least amount of sunlight. I really love the winter, not just because of snowboarding, hot drinks, cuddling under a cozy blanket, the crisp clean air, the smell of fires in the distance, or the sound of walking on fresh snow... But because the lack of sunlight allows me to slow down, rest, be happy with being alone, and enjoy the silence. Which then, in turn, makes me appreciate the summer months even more. Embrace the winter. It's a beautiful balance.
Roadtrippin' through Norway - Daydreaming about buying my own Viking van... Especially now that I officially have my Norwegian driver's license! Woohoo!
If you want to fly, let go of everything that weighs you down...
Your life has infinite choices - they might not be as clearly marked as this sign, but they're definitely there... ⠀ We try to organize our routine, our lives, our world best we can. We have calendars, clocks, alarms, schedules, appointments... But what in this world is really, 100%, in our control? Our choices. Our freedom. Our happiness. ⠀ For me, as a teacher, my summers are usually spent traveling - but not this summer. Why? Well, although I had a great job, with the best students ever, in a really cool city, I just felt like I needed change... ⠀ Maybe I wasn't snowboarding or traveling enough, maybe I felt underappreciated from my boss, or maybe it was the lack of "happy hours" in European bars - who knows... But whatever the case may be, I'm a firm believer in "if you're not happy with something, CHANGE IT!" And maybe I go a bit overboard with this philosophy because when I "change it," I go balls to the wall with change... ⠀ All at the last minute, and at the very end of June, I decided to quit my job, signed a contract for a new job (that very same day, but that's a crazy story for another time), completely emptied my apartment, found a new apartment in a new city, signed the new lease, transferred my 3-month deposit, rented a van, drove across Norway, and moved... (all within about 1 week). ⠀ I know it seems overwhelming and scary to think about such drastic changes from what's comfortable and familiar, but there's something so cleansing about just making a decision and going for it. ⠀ The only thing in this life that is in our control, are our choices. Break away and choose freedom. With freedom, happiness will follow. ⠀ ❤️
No Filter! This beach is actually this green! It's in Hawaii, at the southernmost tip, and it's pretty amazing! Since it's super secluded, not many people get here. I hitch hiked. ⠀ The sand is green from a particular mineral located under the water just offshore, called "olivine" - it’s composed of a semi-precious stone called “peridot." ⠀ Link in bio with more pictures and details! ⠀ Anyone going to any other breathtaking beaches (or mountains, or cities) this summer?? This is one of the first summers in my LIFE that I'm not backpacking/traveling (sometimes, you just need to chill and be with family, ya know?), so please let me live vicariously through you this summer! =)
Go with the flow. "Being passive is not the same as being peaceful. If you aren't doing what you know, in your heart, you want to do, you are NOT going with the flow. You are going against the flow. Your reactions, emotions, desires, and talents are all part of the flow of life. Ignoring them is passive resistance. Let yourself go, and go with the flow."