King County

Shot of Mt Rainier from Vashon Island

Spending a Day on Vashon Island

We are spoiled with many wonderful day trip opportunities in Western Washington, and one amazing option is visiting Vashon Island. Accessible by three different ferry routes (Southworth, Fauntleroy, and Point…

Dancing contest at the Scottish Highland Games

Scottish Highland Games in Enumclaw

The Seattle Scottish Highland Games Association was formed back in 1947. A local group of Scots wanted to create a group whose mission included “keeping their ethnic origin alive as…

Swish Swish hot pot in Bellevue, Washington

Top 5 Hot Pot Places to Visit in Washington

What is hot pot, you may ask? A wholesome meal with a soup base and dipping ingredients (meat and vegetables.) It is a comfort food worth trying, especially during the…

ProFormance Racing School Track

Visiting Pacific Raceways

Ever wanted to learn how to drive a race car? At ProFormance Racing School you can get behind the wheel and on the track.

Tony the animal shelter pup

Visiting the Seattle Animal Shelter

Learn all about the incredible experience of having a play date with a shelter animal and get involved in all the community activities!

stacks of books at the book club

Find Community at Seattle’s Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club — a truly perfect concept that accommodates every reader’s pace, genre interest, and personality type.

Snoqualme Falls Lookout

A Day at Snoqualmie Falls

Snoqualmie Falls is a beloved Washington Attraction. Go beyond the lookout and find places to eat, recreation, and more nearby!

Mount Si From North Fork on Snoqualmie River

Fly Fishing Within an Hour of Seattle

Just because you live in the city, doesn’t mean you need to give up fly fishing. Here is a list of places to fish within an hour of Seattle!

Good and Well Supply Company in Seattle, Washington

Getting to Know Good & Well Supply Co. in Seattle

With summer around the corner and the future of COVID unknown, we are all trying to find new ways to tame the wanderlust FOMO. If you’re living in or even…

PowellsWood Garden

Perennial Paradise at PowellsWood: A Northwest Garden

The Pacific Northwest has a high concentration of botanical gardens. Maybe it’s due to a culturally embedded fondness for nature. Or perhaps it’s because the environment is a perfect canvas…

Snoqualmie River in North Bend

A Day Well Spent In North Bend

Imagine hopping in your car from Seattle and driving an easy 25 miles east to a gem of a city surrounded by endless evergreens and majestic mountains. Even the drive…

kid hiking

Top Three Hikes for Kids Along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River

Located east of North Bend, the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road accesses dozens of popular hiking trails. Here are three kid-friendly hikes in the river valley. Garfield Ledges Garfield Ledges…