Fun with Kids
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…
Exploring MOHAI: Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry
My daughter and I love to get outside and explore, no matter the weather. But there’s something to be said for an indoor day of fun — especially during the…
Exploring Snoqualmie Falls with Kids
I’ve been visiting Snoqualmie Falls since I was a little girl. It was (and still is) one of my mom’s go-to activities for out-of-town guests. The drive is beautiful and…
Exploring Spokane With Kids
Spokane has grown into a kid-friendly city in recent years and it always seems to be getting better. Between Downtown Spokane, North Spokane and South Spokane, there is always something…
Exploring the Gnome Trail in Maple Valley
The Gnome Trail in Maple Valley is pure tiny human magic. The 0.7-mile loop will have your kiddo racing through the woods in wonder and awe. As a parent or…
A Trip to Cat Tales Exotic Wildlife Center
Lions and tigers and bears, OH MY! My mom, sister, her three little girls and I went on an adventure to the Cat Tales Wildlife Center in Spokane. They serve…
Spending A Day at Cordata Park
If you are anywhere near Bellingham, Washington, up in the Northwest part of Washington near the Canadian border and not too far away from the sea, then you are in…
Exploring Lynden City Park
What kind of park-goer are you? Are you the kind that likes to go by yourself for a nice stroll or brisk walk with a loved one or a friend?…
Visiting the Historic Thorp Mill and Museum
Driving along Interstate-90 through Central Washington yields a myriad of picturesque views. From the barns with unique quilted emblems, to the groves of trees and even the random farm stands,…
A Big Treasure In Coulee City
Crunch, crunch, crunch, swoosh crrr… run, jump, slip and slide down the twisty, turny, steep green slide — hoping not to shoot off the edge. And back around to the…
Spending A Weekend On Blake Island State Park
Twenty-seven minutes to paradise. That is it. Twenty-seven minutes. Okay, it’s Blake Island Marine State Park, but to us, it’s a local paradise. Your arrival at the island puts you…
Visiting Museums in Yakima
Yakima is truly an amazing place. Yes, I grew up here, so it should be pretty easy for me to make that comment. Every once in a while, I need…