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The changing of the seasons is upon us, and with the last burst of summer this weekend we decided to head to the nearest dog-friendly Sunflower Festival: Maris Farms. We went to the farm for sunflowers last year and had such a memorable experience we decided to come back. We met with one of the…
Do you ever dream of days dressing up and going back to another era? Then this Renaissance Faire might be for you. In July and August 2025, the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire in Sky Meadows in Snohomish full of revelry and mischief. Performances and Events A day out at the Faire included so many performances,…
This summer many are traveling to enjoy the sights of Eastern Washington. Although Leavenworth is a popular destination for families, another great choice is Wenatchee, which is only 23 miles east. Wenatchee is teeming with fun activities for everyone to experience as the weather begins to warm up. Ohme Gardens is the perfect pit stop…
Mystery Picnic. Those two words were just too intriguing. The marketing worked and I stopped scrolling! AmazingCo.me/us is a website full of pre-prepared adventures for you and your partner, family, or friends to experience! I decided to book the Leavenworth “Mystery Picnic with Friends” and I (easily) convinced both my good friend and my mom…
Manito Park on Spokane’s South Hill is known throughout our community as the crown jewel of Spokane. It boasts five meticulously cultivated gardens, a pond, hiking trails and soft hills of grass and pine trees. The Friends of Manito non-profit organization will be adding to that with the first-ever Art Festival to be held in…
Located 20 miles east of Olympic National Park, a visit to Sequim can easily be added to any itinerary without a detour. As we learned from our lovely trips to the lavender farms, the Olympic mountains are responsible for Sequim’s unique geography. Like a hot knife through butter, the mountains carve through the rain clouds near Sequim,…
If you’re looking for a tucked away, easy hike spent in nature amongst thick underbrush, towering trees, a flowing creek and a big waterfall — then the Douglas Falls Nature Loop Trail is the place for you. To Get There The easiest way to get to the Nature Loop Trail is by starting in the…
With so many trail options available to the greater Seattle area, it can be tough to choose one. Whether you’re visiting Seattle, new to hiking, or anxiously planning a mountain adventure, the internet can offer a wealth of information that can quickly become overwhelming. To narrow down the search, start by deciding how far you…
If you want to go chasing waterfalls, but don’t want a hike that is super strenuous, Twin Falls in North Bend is the hike for you. Located in Olallie State Park, Twin Falls is a waterfall that cuts through a narrow rock canyon before plunging over a final 135-foot drop. It’s a 2.5-mile out and…
Tucked up in the Northeastern part of the state, roughly 18 miles east of Colville is a little set of lakes accompanied by a campground that gives the potential for adventure for all seekers of the wild. It may offer quiet solitude for someone making the trek solo, as a couple, or even as a…
Signs of spring are popping up all across Washington. My home in Olympia has been surrounded by birdsong every morning as our avian neighbors get ready for the breeding season! To start my days, I like to sit in front of my living room window with a nice cup of coffee and watch Washington birds…
Every year the Skagit Valley attracts swarms of Washingtonians who celebrate the coming of spring by visiting the annual tulip festival. Many pass through the town of Mount Vernon, but rarely stop to discover the unique treasures the town offers. Mount Vernon is situated between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Hopping with both outdoor activities as…
