Halloween Vacation: 👻 Best Spooky Travel Destinations
Halloween is my favorite time to travel! Around the globe, in most destinations, October weather is mild. With summer travel a memory and Christmas travel peaks still on the distant …
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Portland Without a Car: Tips to Navigate like a Local
Getting around Portland, Oregon without a car is easy with these tips for exploring the city carless! In this article, I’ll share with you some of the best ways to …
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 …
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 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. Located just an hour east …
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 …