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  • Boat on the Puget sound
    Destinations | King County | Vashon Island

    A Day on Vashon Island: Things To Do

    ByChris Boone July 1, 2024February 18, 2026

    The rain was falling hard and a fading fog hung thirty feet above the dark Puget Sound waters—just enough light to see the giant metal mouth of the M/V Chetzemoka maneuvering in for a safe docking. Once aboard, most people stay in the cars. It’s a quick 20 minute sailing to Tahlequah. Today, I’m visiting…

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  • Snoqualme Falls Lookout
    Things To Do | Destinations | Family Fun Day | Fun with Kids | King County | Places to See | Snoqualmie

    A Day at Snoqualmie Falls

    ByMelissa Muncy June 20, 2024February 25, 2026

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

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  • ProFormance Racing School Track
    Things To Do | Kent | King County

    Visiting Pacific Raceways

    ByLexi Wicks June 14, 2024March 2, 2026

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

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  • garden in Woodinville
    Destinations | King County | Things To Do | Woodinville

    Spending a Day in Downtown Woodinville

    ByGracie Read June 11, 2024October 26, 2025

    Nestled in the lush Sammamish River Valley just 25 minutes outside of Seattle, Downtown Woodinville is full of surprises and attractions for any visitor. Whether you’re eager to hop into the food scene, interested in learning about horticulture and urban farming or looking for local parks to play in, Woodinville is worth adding to your…

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  • kid hiking
    Fun with Kids | King County | North Bend

    Top Three Hikes for Kids Along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River

    ByErin Gallimore June 10, 2024January 30, 2025

    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 is the most strenuous of the three kid-friendly hikes we love along Middle Fork Road, but the views are worth the extra energy. While driving,…

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  • sign
    Destinations | Fun with Kids | King County | Recreation | State Parks | Things To Do

    Exploring Flaming Geyser State Park

    ByChristine Hunt June 8, 2024September 3, 2025

    Looking for an outdoor activity in Auburn? With interesting geological features, hiking and an ADA-accessible trail, model aircraft flying, picnic and playground areas and a trail for equestrian use, Flaming Geyser State Park has something for most everyone to enjoy. Flaming Geyser’s Geysers Let’s get this out of the way first thing. There’s some good news…

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  • Mount Si From North Fork on Snoqualmie River
    Fishing | Fun with Kids | King County | Recreation | Seattle | Things To Do

    Fly Fishing Within an Hour of Seattle

    ByJack Kostomay June 8, 2024February 25, 2026

    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!

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  • Snoqualmie River in North Bend
    Destinations | King County | North Bend

    A Day Well Spent In North Bend

    ByMelissa Muncy June 8, 2024November 18, 2024

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  • Fishing In Washington State
    Fishing | King County | Recreation | Seattle | Things To Do

    Fishing In Washington State

    ByNathan Berry June 6, 2024November 17, 2024

    We are truly fortunate to live in Washington state, where we are surrounded by beautiful land and beautiful water, which means abundant fishing opportunities! I have been fishing in Washington since I was about 6 years old. This article will highlight the many fishing opportunities available in the greater Seattle area year-round! A fishing trip…

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  • falls from upper viewpoint
    Fun with Kids | King County | Snoqualmie

    Exploring Snoqualmie Falls with Kids

    ByMikaela Judd June 5, 2024November 17, 2024

    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 not too long (it’s just 32 minutes from Seattle with no traffic). Plus, the falls are breathtaking year-round.  Fluctuating with the seasons, the view is…

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  • Destinations | King County | Vashon Island

    Spending a Day on Vashon Island

    ByStephanie Hunziker March 24, 2024February 20, 2026

    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 Defiance), Vashon makes the perfect spot to have a friends/family outing, day-date with your partner, or solo adventure! Day-trip Strategy One of my favorite ways…

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  • Dancing contest at the Scottish Highland Games
    Enumclaw | Events and Festivals | King County | Things To Do

    Scottish Highland Games in Enumclaw

    ByMacKenzie Passegger March 16, 2024December 20, 2024

    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 well as stimulating an interest in Scottish Highland Games through Scottish dancing, piping, drumming and athletic competition.” What Are The Scottish Highland Games? Traditionally in…

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