King County

Franklin Falls

Hiking Franklin Falls

Located just a few miles from the summit of Snoqualmie Pass, Franklin Falls draws novice and seasoned hikers alike, during any time of the year. This is the ideal hike…

Northern Pacific Depot Museum

Spending a Day in Snoqualmie, Washington

Just a 30-minute drive from Seattle brings you to a small town full of big adventures. And when you visit the cute town of Snoqualmie, you’ll find that it’s just…

Lake Wilderness

Visiting Lake Wilderness Park

Looking for an adventure in the Maple Valley area? Join us as we explore Lake Wildnerness Park. Hello, Explore Washington State readers! Hilary and Roscoe here. Well, technically just Hilary….

Pike Place Market sign

Five Must-Try Eats in Pike Place Market

If you’re traveling to Washington, or simply looking for a day trip idea, than Pike Place Market is a must-stop on your trip bucket list. The market is a Pacific…

Seattle Coffee Works sign

Exploring Coffee Culture in Seattle

When the air gets colder and the days get darker up here in the Pacific Northwest, I say goodbye to seltzer and start reaching for a beverage that says both…

Pike Place Market Sign

First-time Visit to Pike Place Market

Seattle’s Pike Place Market is an iconic staple to the Pacific Northwest, and most people from Washington have visited many times. But what’s it like as a visitor from the…

Sodo train tracks

Passing Through SODO

“Where exactly IS SODO?” My friend asked me a few weeks ago as we were walking through Ballard, trying not to think about the sheer number of calories we had…

Cafe Minee

A New Gem Joins Snoqualmie Downtown Scene: Cafe Minee

It’s easy to admit that I’m a cafe hopper. Honestly, there’s a hint of pride in my voice when I share…

coffee

Your Guide to Coffee in the U District, One Sip at a Time

This is a guest post written by Hannah Pickering. Hannah is a journalism student at the University of Washington, a feminist, writer and amateur photographer. She enjoys espresso, traveling to new…

rain falling on rainbow umbrella

When It Rains- Kid Edition

This guest post was written by Mercedes Benedict. A toddler mom and lover of the outdoors, you can find her and her toddlers adventures at: @maxwellandbeatrix Let’s be honest, most kids love…

Playground Ebright Creek Park - Sammamish Wa

Sammamish and Issaquah Nature Spots

This guest post was written by Mercedes Benedict. A toddler mom and lover of the outdoors, you can find her & her toddlers adventures at: @maxwellandbeatrix When you have two high-energy toddlers…

Fall City Wallaby Ranch Washington

The Fall City Wallaby Ranch

The Fall City Wallaby Ranch is a one-of-a-kind experience within Washington state. The ten acre privately owned ranch is located in the Snoqualmie Valley and cares for numerous Wallaby’s and…