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Fishing In Washington State
We are truly fortunate to live in Washington state, where we are not only surrounded by beautiful land but also beautiful water, which means abundant opportunities to fish! 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…
Read MoreThe Top Six Reasons To Live On A Boat In Puget Sound
You know how life just changes right in front of you? Sometimes you just stand there and go, “Well! So much for THAT plan.” We were in that place. We sold our money pit of a house, moved closer to parents to help them and rented. Six months later, parents did not need our help…
Read MoreWashington Watchlist: Movie And Food Pairings
We are all still learning to adjust to “the new normal” these days, as we hit the 1-year COVID-era mark. This pandemic has forever changed us, both individually and collectively. You miss traveling so much, you’re willing to give up the window seat. You miss living the full Washingtonian life. We hear you, and we…
Read MoreBook A Trip On One Of Washington’s Ferries For The State’s Most Scenic Views
Any first-time visitor to the Pacific Northwest might be surprised to see just how many islands, inlets and waterways there are in Washington state. In fact, the northwest corner of the Evergreen State features an impressive archipelago of more than 400 islands — known as the San Juan Islands — visited by tourists in search…
Read MoreA Visit To Nacho Mama’s Food Truck In Seattle
In a world with food trucks seemingly at every corner and outside every brewery on the weekends it can be hard to set yourself apart in the food truck game, but Nacho Mama’s does just that. Nacho Mama’s is a gourmet nachos truck that frequents many breweries in and around Seattle. I met the owners…
Read MoreA Visit To Third Culture Coffee
Located in Old Bellevue is the unique and aesthetic Third Culture Coffee (3C). The cafe sits in an apartment building’s retail space and is conveniently less than a block away from Bellevue Park. Upon entering, you are immediately greeted with a friendly hello from a barista and by the giant copper 3C logo painted on…
Read More5 Killer Cafés in Seattle That Don’t Rhyme With “Arbucks”
Let’s face it – there’s a comfort with knowing there’s a convenient caffeine station in every strip mall and grocery store that takes your gold card from an app on your phone. And there’s certainly a small glimmer of pride hearing every tourist downtown ask, “How do I get to the original Starbucks from here?”…
Read MoreA Trip to Sweet Mickey’s, Ballard’s Sweetest Shop
Walking inside Sweet Mickey’s retro-styled candy store on Ballard Avenue, I was expecting to learn more about the eternal appeal of crafted sugar in all its forms and flavors. I’ve toured jelly bean factories and chocolate production lines, but Sweet Mickey’s is a next-level candy destination. As we begin this year’s season of sugarplums, candy…
Read MoreVisiting Used Bookstores Near Seattle
What are you up to this weekend? If you are fortunate enough to be reading this while looking at a forecast of sunny skies and warm weather then I presume your answer will involve warm weather activities. In fact, I’d imagine that given the chance you might insist it will only be warm weather activities for warm weather…
Read More4 Best Hot Chocolate Spots In Seattle
With the weather getting colder outside, there’s never been a better time to get a warm cup of hot chocolate. This is especially true if you love the outdoors, as you get to reward all your activity with a tasty mug of chocolate. I’ve been in Seattle for over 25 years, so here are my…
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