First things first, it's pronounced "Sole Duck", not "Sole Duce" or "Sole Duke". 🦆 Now that that is out of the way, Sol Duc Falls is undoubtedly one of my all-time favorite hikes – ever – and a must-do for anyone visiting western Washington State! This trail and its stunning waterfall are incredibly beautiful, making …
If you’ve watched the comedy Tropic Thunder, then you’ve seen the jungles of Kauai, Hawaii. The movie was filmed entirely on the island, and after experiencing the Wailua River and hike to Secret Falls, I fully understood why the producers chose Kauai as the “Vietnam backdrop”. As we paddled down the river, surrounded by nothing …