Things To Do
The 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…
Fun at the Kittitas County Fair
When you visit the Kittitas County Fair, you’ll find it’s more than just a local event; it’s a blend of tradition and modern entertainment that caters to all ages. Located…
Exploring PenMet Parks
There’s something beautiful about walking in the woods. The weight of life’s stresses seems to fall off your shoulders, brushed off to the ground by a low hanging Douglas fir…
Visiting Canter-Berry Farms: More Than Just a U-Pick Blueberry Farm
Along a winding country road beneath the shadow of Mt. Rainier lies a blueberry farm fondly known as Canter-Berry Farms. To the unknowing tourist, the farm appears to be an…
Drive the Kittitas County Barn Quilt Trail
Kittitas County is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities like fishing, hiking and a lesser known gem — Washington state’s first barn quilt trail. The Kittitas County Barn Quilt Trail…
Spending a Weekend in Ellensburg
Ellensburg, Washington, is just a two-hour drive from Seattle and is one of the hidden gems of the Pacific Northwest. Located east of the Cascade Mountain Range off Interstate 90,…
A Hike Through Federation Forest State Park
A few miles past Enumclaw, along the winding path carved by Route 410, Federation Forest sits nestled by the mighty White River. Though perhaps not as showy or intimidating as…
Spending a Weekend on San Juan Island
San Juan Island sits in the northwest corner of Washington state, just across the water from Canada. Located three hours north of Seattle by car and ferry, San Juan Island…
World Kite Museum in Long Beach, WA
Kites are a common sight on the beaches of Southwestern Washington. I remember staying at Ocean Shores with family many years ago and being fascinated by the stunt kites being…
Top 5 Lakes To Paddle In North Spokane
2024 is the year to explore close to home, and in the Spokane area we are luckier than most in that there are so many options for recreation. One great…
Spending a Day in La Conner
La Conner is an artsy waterfront community located on the Swinomish Channel in the Skagit Valley. Home to boutique shops, eateries, winery tasting rooms and a brewpub, it’s an ideal…
Spending a Day in Seattle’s Green Lake Neighborhood
One of my favorite aspects of living in the Seattle area is all of the different experiences you are surrounded with. The Green Lake neighborhood is just north of downtown…
