Sand & Elevation is your trusted guide to the Pacific Northwest’s best beaches, mountains, national parks, and other wild and inspiring places.

PNW TRAVEL EXPERT

Hi! I’m Meeshka

I’m a Washington local who lives just twenty minutes from the Olympic Peninsula and two hours from the Cascade Mountains.

Lucky me—I get to explore Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier year-round. Lucky you if you’re planning a trip to this incredible region.

Here, you’ll find firsthand boots-on-the-ground travel tips and guides from someone who explores these parks in every season.