Contents
- 1 Things to Do
- 2 A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Mushrooms in Washington State
- 3 A Hike To Twin Falls
- 4 A Weekend At Little Twin Lakes
- 5 10 Birds to See Near Your Home
- 6 A Day in Mount Vernon
- 7 A Big Treasure In Coulee City
- 8 Spending A Weekend On Blake Island
- 9 Visiting Museums in Yakima
- 10 Spending A Weekend On Lopez Island
- 11 Visiting Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
- 12 A Visit to Tulip Town
- 13 Edible Herbs and Wildflowers in Washington State
- 14 5 Urban Washington Cideries You Should Know About
- 15 Fishing In Washington State
- 16 Morel Mushroom Hunting
- 17 The Top Six Reasons To Live On A Boat In Puget Sound
- 18 Spending a Day in Downtown Woodinville
- 19 Spending a Weekend on San Juan Island
- 20 Washington Watchlist: Movie And Food Pairings
- 21 Visiting the Yakima Area Arboretum
- 22 Take a Daytrip to Nine Mile Falls
- 23 Visiting Mount St. Helens With Kids
- 24 Hiking and Exploring Jolly Mountain
- 25 Celebrate Fall at Bi-Zi Farms Pumpkin Patch
- 26 Antiquing in Snohomish
- 27 Visiting PowellsWood Garden and Redondo Beach
- 28 Visiting Kitty Cantina: Spokane’s First Cat Café
- 29 Exploring Lake Lenore Caves
- 30 Spending a Day in Pasco
- 31 Virtual Tours to Take Through Washington State
- 32 Exploring PenMet Parks
- 33 Visiting Canter-Berry Farms: More Than Just a U-Pick Blueberry Farm
- 34 Spending a Weekend in Northwest Whatcom County
- 35 A Day at Deception Pass State Park
- 36 A Weekend in Ocean Shores
- 37 Visiting Purple Haze Lavender Farm
- 38 Visiting the Historic Liberty Township
- 39 Visiting The Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island
- 40 Visiting Snoqualmie Valley Farm Stands
- 41 Visiting Four New Breweries in Bellingham
Things to Do
A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Mushrooms in Washington State
So You Think You Can Forage? As a novice mushroom enthusiast, I’ve just begun to scratch the surface of the seemingly endless possibilities when foraging…
A Hike To Twin Falls
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…
A Weekend At Little Twin Lakes
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…
10 Birds to See Near Your Home
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…
A Day in Mount Vernon
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…
A Big Treasure In Coulee City
Crunch, crunch, crunch, swoosh crrr… run, jump, slip and slide down the twisty, turny, steep green slide — hoping not to shoot off the edge.…
Spending A Weekend On Blake Island
Twenty-seven minutes to paradise. That is it. Twenty-seven minutes. Okay, it’s Blake Island Marine State Park, but to us, it’s a local paradise. Your arrival…
Visiting Museums in Yakima
Yakima is truly an amazing place. Yes, I grew up here, so it should be pretty easy for me to make that comment. Every once…
Spending A Weekend On Lopez Island
If you’re looking for a quiet weekend getaway with gorgeous waterfront views, rolling farmlands and forested trails, Lopez Island is the place for you. Lopez…
Visiting Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
What started in 1871 — with Missionaries and French fur traders bringing vinifera plants to eastern Washington — turned into the American Wine Growers launching…
A Visit to Tulip Town
Spring has sprung and tulips are once again blossoming in the Skagit Valley, thus drawing in visitors ranging from families enjoying a day out together…
Edible Herbs and Wildflowers in Washington State
Washington has a unique abundance of wild foods that grow across the entire state. From the coast to the eastern plains, these rugged lands offer…
5 Urban Washington Cideries You Should Know About
When you imagine a cidery what comes to mind? For me, it’s sweeping orchards and farm animals nestled in a quaint valley, the sound of…
Fishing In Washington State
We are truly fortunate to live in Washington state, where we are not only surrounded by beautiful land but also beautiful water, which means abundant…
Morel Mushroom Hunting
As spring approaches, the ground begins to warm up and the plants begin to grow — a tasty treat emerges from beneath. Many of you…
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…
Spending a Day in Downtown Woodinville
Nestled in the lush Sammamish River Valley just 25 minutes outside of Seattle, Woodinville is full of surprises and attractions for any visitor. Whether you’re…
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…
Washington Watchlist: Movie And Food Pairings
We are all still learning to adjust to “the new normal” these days, as we hit the 1-year COVID-era mark. This pandemic has forever changed…
Visiting the Yakima Area Arboretum
As the weather begins to change and spring is upon us, it is finally time to stop being cooped up inside and spend some time…
Visiting Mount St. Helens With Kids
Washington State has many amazing, beautiful places to visit, but…
Visiting PowellsWood Garden and Redondo Beach
Just a short drive from either Seattle or Tacoma, south…
Visiting Kitty Cantina: Spokane’s First Cat Café
Kitty Cantina is Spokane’s first and only cat café. Its…
Virtual Tours to Take Through Washington State
While Washington begins to reopen in some areas, not everyone…
Visiting Canter-Berry Farms: More Than Just a U-Pick Blueberry Farm
Along a winding country road beneath the shadow of Mt.…
Spending a Weekend in Northwest Whatcom County
Northwest Whatcom County is a hotspot for family-friendly adventures. Home…
Visiting The Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island
Tucked away on the north end of Bainbridge Island, a…
Visiting Four New Breweries in Bellingham
Anchored by classic northwest brewpubs like Boundary Bay and Chuckanut…