Contents
- 1 Things to Do
- 2 Columbia River Gorge Beer and Cider Tasting Tour
- 3 Spending a Day in La Conner
- 4 Exploring The Palouse
- 5 Walking The Cougar Trails at Washington State University Vancouver
- 6 Spending a Day on Whidbey Island
- 7 Conquering High Rock Lookout Trail
- 8 Hiking Teneriffe Falls
- 9 Hiking Trails in the Tri-Cities
- 10 Visiting Cedar Creek Grist Mill
- 11 Visiting Wallaby Ranch in Fall City
- 12 Conquering the Iron Goat Trail
- 13 Visiting the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
- 14 Visiting Tacoma’s Brewery District
- 15 Visiting Othello for the Sandhill Crane Festival
- 16 Spending a Day in Downtown Camas
- 17 Spending a Day in Mount Vernon, Washington
- 18 Spending a Weekend in Ellensburg
- 19 Spending a Day in Seattle’s Green Lake Neighborhood
- 20 A Newbie’s Guide to Snowshoeing in Washington
- 21 Visiting Tacoma’s Point Ruston Way
- 22 Morel Mushroom Hunting
- 23 Where to Go Mushroom Hunting Near Me? A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Mushrooms in Washington State
- 24 Skydiving in Washington State
- 25 Hiking the Liberty Lake Loop Trail
- 26 Turning the Wine World Upsidedown in Cle Elum
- 27 Scottish Highland Games in Enumclaw
- 28 Everything for Beginner Kayakers in Washington State in 2024
- 29 Step Back in Time at Lakewold Gardens
- 30 Visiting The Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island
- 31 Tips for Your Trip to Tulip Town
- 32 Visiting Pacific Raceways
- 33 Thomas Dambo’s Giant Trolls the Ultimate Adventure
- 34 Paragliding From Poo Poo Point
- 35 The Great Prosser Balloon Rally
- 36 Visiting Blackbird Pine Lavender Field
- 37 Visiting Remlinger Farms
- 38 Darrington Bluegrass Festival
- 39 Backpack With She Moves Mountains
- 40 A Visit to Washington Park
- 41 Summertime in North Cascades National Park
Things to Do
Columbia River Gorge Beer and Cider Tasting Tour
Skamania and Klickitat counties are known for their gorge-ous (pun intended) Columbia River Gorge views and a variety of outdoor recreation options. But did you…
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…
Exploring The Palouse
When people not from the area think of the Palouse, oftentimes two things come to mind: Washington State Cougar football and golden wheat fields. And…
Walking The Cougar Trails at Washington State University Vancouver
As a rule, university campuses are very nice. Even those tucked into the middle of big cities, like the University of Washington in Seattle, offer…
Spending a Day on Whidbey Island
It was late Friday evening when my wife Johanna and I decided to drive to Whidbey Island the next morning. A little bit of research…
Conquering High Rock Lookout Trail
Looking for a short and manageable hike with stunning 360-degree views that reward you? Look no further than Washington’s High Rock Trail located in the…
Hiking Teneriffe Falls
Want a gem of a hike that’s family-friendly and won’t take an all-day drive? This is your go-to hike with a great reward: Teneriffe Falls,…
Hiking Trails in the Tri-Cities
The Tri-Cities is blessed with 300 days of glorious sunshine and an average of less than eight inches of precipitation each year. Located in the…
Visiting Cedar Creek Grist Mill
Take a drive, away from the noise of the city and into the Washington country. Not too far lies an ornament of history. 15 minutes…
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…
Conquering the Iron Goat Trail
Do you believe in ghosts? I do. Though, I’m not the type to go seeking them out on purpose. And as far as believing a…
Visiting the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Springtime in Washington means an abundance of blooms. Daffodils and crocus flowers begin to bloom, along with the hundreds of fruits and vegetables that begin…
Visiting Tacoma’s Brewery District
With spring rapidly approaching and sunny weekends right around the corner, my mind is already trending towards brighter days. Those days that make living in…
Visiting Othello for the Sandhill Crane Festival
NOTE: This event has been canceled for 2020. The Columbia National Wildlife Refuge begins in the small eastern Washington farming community of Othello. From the…
Spending a Day in Downtown Camas
Being new to Washington state, my family and I are always trying to explore and learn about our new home… basically spending our free time…
Spending a Day in Mount Vernon, Washington
Established in 1889, Mount Vernon is a small city located 60 miles north of Seattle. Most visitors know Mount Vernon as home of the Skagit…
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…
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…
A Newbie’s Guide to Snowshoeing in Washington
Have you ever gone snowshoeing trails during the winter? Washington State is full of seasonal snowshoe trails, from the Cascade Mountains to Central and Eastern…
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…
Where to Go Mushroom Hunting Near Me? A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Mushrooms in Washington State
So You Think You Can Forage? Thinking about “where to…
Scottish Highland Games in Enumclaw
The Seattle Scottish Highland Games Association was formed back in…
Everything for Beginner Kayakers in Washington State in 2024
Kayaking gives you an entirely new way to Explore Washington…
Visiting The Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island
Tucked away on the north end of Bainbridge Island, a…
Tips for Your Trip to Tulip Town
Tulip Town is blooming with activities and fun for you to enjoy. Learn all the tips and tricks to make this trip the best it can be.
Visiting Pacific Raceways
Ever wanted to learn how to drive a race car? At ProFormance Racing School you can get behind the wheel and on the track.
Thomas Dambo’s Giant Trolls the Ultimate Adventure
Join in on Tara’s thrilling adventure to find five giant wooden trolls created by artist Thomas Dambo in Washington State. These unique trolls, made from recycled materials, are part of a scavenger hunt that combines art, environmental awareness, and exploration across various locations in Washington. The journey offers a unique experience to discover these whimsical, massive sculptures while enjoying the state’s beautiful landscapes.
Paragliding From Poo Poo Point
Soar alongside the eagles with Seattle Paragliding! Find yourself on top of Poo Poo Point to experience your new favorite scenery.
The Great Prosser Balloon Rally
Want to attend the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival? The next best thing happens in our backyard. Explore the Prosser Balloon Rally!
Visiting Blackbird Pine Lavender Field
Summertime brings those long nights, hot sunny days, blue skies,…
Visiting Remlinger Farms
This Washington gem has matured along with the generations of locals. As such, Remlinger Farms continues to be a favorite, family destination.
Darrington Bluegrass Festival
Located roughly an hour and a half northeast of Seattle lies Darrington, home of the Bluegrass Festival. Explore the 46th annual festival.
Backpack With She Moves Mountains
She Moves Mountains creates an educational space for women through her outdoors retreats and skills clinics. Learn about Intro to Backpacking.
A Visit to Washington Park
Just a 1.5-hour drive from Seattle, Washington Park offers a family-friendly spot for the day or weekend camping trip!
Summertime in North Cascades National Park
Seeking a trip with stunning mountain peaks, cascading waterfalls, glacier-fed alpine lakes? North Cascades National Park is awaiting you.
