Hey there, Explore Washington State reader! Hilary and Roscoe here. It’s another rainy day in Seattle, so in other words, it’s a perfect time to write about one of our favorite local adventures! Roscoe, my dog, is my go-to partner whenever I want to explore a new place in the area. We recently checked out…
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 “Seattle” and “seasonal comfort” to me like nothing else: coffee. I sat down in Capitol Hill with local coffee tourism professional Lucas Petrin, who grew…
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 retracing my favorite steps in Seattle over and over again. Like every time I visit Pike Place Market at breakfast time, I eat at Lowell’s, I wave a hello to…
Our 10 things to do if you are a broke college student in Seattle or Tacoma. Going to school in Washington is an honor. Not only do we have the most beautiful scenery surrounding us, but we have some awesome historic fixtures too. But those of us who have the privilege to attend such institutions…
Apple Tree Golf Course: championship golf carved from century-old orchards featuring one of the world’s most famous island greens Apple Tree Golf Course in Yakima stands as one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier golf experiences, carved from the rolling terrain of 100-year-old apple orchards and home to the world-famous Apple Island Green on the signature…
Avalon Golf Links offers 27 holes in the Skagit Valley Avalon Golf Links sits just south of Burlington with wide views of the Skagit Valley and the Cascade Range. The course has three distinct nines and a steady reputation for smooth greens. Public tee times are available and the drive is about an hour from…
Woodinville’s Bear Creek Country Club Offers a Northwest Challenge Nestled amid towering evergreens just northeast of Seattle, Bear Creek Country Club offers a premier private-golf experience renowned in the Pacific Northwest. Since opening in 1983 under architect Jack Frei, this 18‑hole, par‑72 gem challenges golfers with its tree-lined corridors, scenic water features, and strategic course design…
From Quarry to Championship Links Nestled on the shores of Puget Sound in University Place, Chambers Bay began life as a working sand-and-gravel quarry. In 2007, Pierce County transformed this rugged terrain into one of the most iconic public courses in the U.S. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course echoes the raw, windblown…
Desert Aire Golf Course – Columbia-River Sunshine, Year-Round Play Washington’s driest fairways sit just west of the Columbia River at Desert Aire Golf Course in Mattawa. Built in 1972 as a nine-holer and expanded to 18 holes in 1993 by architect Dan Hixon (front routing credited to Jim Krause), the layout loops through a low-lying…
Everett Golf & Country Club – A Storied Evergreen Landmark in Snohomish County Since 1910, Everett Golf & Country Club has held court atop the bluffs overlooking Everett, offering a private, tree-lined golf experience that’s steeped in Pacific Northwest history . Known simply as “The Country Club” to locals, its gently rolling fairways, small sloping…
Fairwood Golf & Country Club Renton, Washington Just a short drive from Seattle, Fairwood Golf & Country Club offers more than just a round of golf—it’s a full-service, year-round retreat for those who enjoy the rhythm of the game, the ease of a walkable course, and a place to gather after the final putt drops….
Green Lake Pitch and Putt: Short Holes, Smart Targets, Easy Pace Green Lake Pitch & Putt sits in Seattle adjacent to the iconic Green Lake and all of the activities that the area has to offer. and offers a nine hole walk that rewards simple swings and tidy touch. It moves quickly, the shots are…
