Flaming Geyser State Park in Washington: Things to Do
Flaming Geyser State Park is one of my favorite getaways. It’s so close to Seattle that unlike many of my favorite Seattle day trips , Flaming Geyser is a perfect …
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6 Family-Friendly Things to do on Lopez Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands
As a resident in Seattle’s Pike Place market neighborhood, urban life can get overwhelming sometimes. One of my favorite retreats near Seattle is Lopez Island, located in the San Juan …
How to Get From the Seattle Airport to Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands without a Car
Getting from Seattle’s SeaTac airport to the Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands archipelago isn’t for the faint of heart. In a rental car, this trip takes about four …
Things to do on Whidbey Island: 6 Fun Family Friendly Adventures
Whidbey Island is an easy way to escape from Seattle for a weekend or even just a day trip. With minimal time invested in getting there, you can spend a …
Hood Canal Things to Do | Hiking, Oysters, & Campfires
The foggy and majestic beaches of the Hood Canal were my very first introduction to the Pacific Northwest. I met this unique stretch of the Puget Sound before I ever …
8 Ways to Celebrate Christmas on Bainbridge Island: Seattle Holiday Roadtrip
Bainbridge Island is a popular destination year-round for Seattle tourists and locals alike- but visiting Bainbridge Island at Christmas is a unique treat that comes around only once a year. …
Hiking the New Maple Valley Gnome Trail – Seattle Day Trips
If you’re seeking a quirky half-day adventure near Seattle, look no further than the Maple Valley Gnome Trail in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains about an hour east of …
Seattle in the Rain: Things to Do and Ways to Enjoy the City
If you are planning a trip to Seattle, you might find your plans interrupted by unexpected rain- but don’t worry, Seattle knows just how to make the most of rainy …
Pike Place Market at Christmas: 10 Things to Do
Christmas is my favorite season at Pike Place Market. By late fall, cruise ships stop delivering tourists by the thousands, crowds thin our, and as fall turns to winter Pike …
Insider’s List of 15 Things to Do at Pike Place Market
I recently read a heavily-shared list of “must do” things to do in Pike Place Market that left me, a local, thinking that anyone checking items off that list would …