Contents
- 1 Fun with Kids
- 2 One Hour Birding in Olympia, Washington
- 3 Get Off-Screen and Outdoors With a Scavenger Hunt
- 4 Squires Lake: A Fun Loop Hike With Kids or Pups!
- 5 Get Kids Outdoors to Escape Screen Time
- 6 Spending an Hour in Cle Elum
- 7 A Trip to Sweet Mickey’s, Ballard’s Sweetest Shop
- 8 Visiting Mount St. Helens With Kids
- 9 Celebrate Fall at Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch
- 10 Visiting Canter-Berry Farms: More Than Just a U-Pick Blueberry Farm
- 11 A Day at the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
- 12 Visiting Wallaby Ranch in Fall City
- 13 Visiting Tacoma’s Point Ruston Way
- 14 Exploring Flaming Geyser State Park
- 15 Riverfront Park Spokane in Washington
- 16 When It Rains- Kid Edition
- 17 The Grant County Fair & the Moses Lake Roundup
- 18 Fun ideas for a day in Seattle with kids
- 19 Camille Takes Us to Long Beach
- 20 The Brothers Greenhouses
- 21 World Kite Museum in Long Beach, WA
- 22 Family Fun in Olympia
- 23 A Visit to Eastside Big Tom: Dinner with the Dinosaurs
- 24 A Day at Snoqualmie Falls
- 25 Ocean Shores and Beyond
- 26 Fly Fishing Within an Hour of Seattle
- 27 Visiting Stehekin in the Winter
- 28 The Story of Arlington Pickers
- 29 Top Three Hikes for Kids Along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
- 30 Exploring MOHAI: Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry
- 31 Exploring Snoqualmie Falls with Kids
- 32 Exploring Spokane With Kids
- 33 Exploring the Gnome Trail in Maple Valley
- 34 A Trip to Cat Tales Exotic Wildlife Center
- 35 Spending A Day at Cordata Park
- 36 Exploring Lynden City Park
- 37 Big Treasure at Coulee City Community Park
- 38 Spending A Weekend On Blake Island State Park
- 39 Visiting Museums in Yakima
- 40 Visiting the Yakima Area Arboretum
- 41 Wandering Washington’s Whale Trail
Fun with Kids
One Hour Birding in Olympia, Washington
When I decided to write a birding feature for Explore Washington State, I wracked my brain about which of my favorite birding locales I would…
Get Off-Screen and Outdoors With a Scavenger Hunt
For those who read the recent article about escaping COVID screen time and getting outdoors, you saw a list of six or so activities to…
Squires Lake: A Fun Loop Hike With Kids or Pups!
If you’re seeking fresh air and nature’s beauty and you don’t want to go too far – Squires Lake is an ideal hike to explore! …
Get Kids Outdoors to Escape Screen Time
This past year was more than enjoyable for many people. Most were fearful of the new COVID-19 illness, while others escaped into the glorious outdoors.…
Spending an Hour in Cle Elum
If you are a Washington resident, or even a newcomer to the state, you know that driving over the Snoqualmie Pass can be treacherous at…
A 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…
Visiting Mount St. Helens With Kids
Washington State has many amazing, beautiful places to visit, but none are quite as unique as Mount St. Helens. Before its eruption in 1980, Mount…
Celebrate Fall at Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch
The leaves turning orange and red and the crisp autumn air are all signs that the seasons are changing, but there is nothing that says…
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…
A Day at the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
Central Washington is home to a multitude of state parks, each with their own unique features and viewpoints. If you’re looking for a daylong adventure…
Visiting Wallaby Ranch in Fall City
Wallaby Ranch in Fall City is easily one of the most surprisingly outstanding experiences I’ve had on my day trips in Washington state. It’s not…
Visiting Tacoma’s Point Ruston Way
Point Ruston and the surrounding waterfront have come a long way from a place of mills, boatyards, warehouses and an infamous copper smelting plant. As…
Exploring Flaming Geyser State Park
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…
Riverfront Park Spokane in Washington
Have you visited Riverfront Park in Spokane WA? If you haven’t made it to the Riverfront Park yet, this is a must-see tourist destination in…
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…
The Grant County Fair & the Moses Lake Roundup
Written by: Leanna Cushman – @leannacushman If the only thing you know about Grant County is the Gorge Amphitheatre, you may not know about the Grand…
Fun ideas for a day in Seattle with kids
This guest post was written by Terumi Pong from “An Emerald City Life.” Follow her on Instagram. I don’t know about you, but I often find myself…
Camille Takes Us to Long Beach
Hola, my name is Camille. Viewpoints are my ultimate weakness, oddities are my thing, street art/murals give me life and I am firm believer that…
The Brothers Greenhouses
You may have heard of The Brothers Greenhouses before. They have been featured on King 5 Evening, Kitsap Sun, Atlas Obsura, Insider Travel and another…
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…
A Visit to Eastside Big Tom: Dinner with the Dinosaurs
Travel into prehistoric times and dine among dinosaurs! This diner goes beyond a good burger and gives you an experience of a lifetime.
A Day at Snoqualmie Falls
Snoqualmie Falls is a beloved Washington Attraction. Go beyond the lookout and find places to eat, recreation, and more nearby!
Ocean Shores and Beyond
Grays Harbor may be known for the beautiful town of Ocean Shores, but there is so much more to explore in this area!
Fly Fishing Within an Hour of Seattle
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!
Visiting Stehekin in the Winter
Watch Stehekin come to life during the winter season. Learn all the ins and outs of having the perfect winter visit in Stehekin.
The Story of Arlington Pickers
The story of Arlington Pickers is one of family, community, and odd traditions. This storefront is filled with much more than just treasures!
Top Three Hikes for Kids Along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
Located east of North Bend, the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River…
Exploring MOHAI: Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry
My daughter and I love to get outside and explore,…
Big Treasure at Coulee City Community Park
Crunch, crunch, crunch, swoosh crrr… run, jump, slip and slide…
Spending A Weekend On Blake Island State Park
Twenty-seven minutes to paradise. That is it. Twenty-seven minutes. Okay,…
