If you enjoy traveling and particularly traveling at a discount, you may be considering a trip to Seattle in the winter. With fewer of your fellow visitors around hotel prices will be cheaper and the line at the Space Needle won’t be nearly as long. At least in theory. But you’ll also have to deal …
Whenever we go camping in Oregon my kids are fascinated by the little wooded boxes hanging on trees that have “no bird hole.” Well, that’s because they’re bat boxes! Bats are, in my opinion, some of the most interesting animals in the PNW. In the opinion of other (smarter) people, they are among the most …
It’s hard to believe that the tallest waterfall in the United States is one that you’ve probably never heard of. In fact you could easily drive through North Cascades National Park (passing a couple viewpoints) and not notice it. Washington’s Colonial Falls might be one of the most striking falls in the state but it’s …
Washington State is a relaxing place to live, with plenty of scenic natural parks and rugged mountain ranges. At least until the dreary Seattle rains kick in and everyone turns into a serial killer because of the lack of Vitamin D. Well, not really. Vitamin D deficiency is a serious issue but thankful the serial …
In my opinion, Washington State is one of the best vacation destinations in the contiguous United States. I mean, not for me since I live here, but for people who come from the dry and dreary areas that make up the rest of the United States. However, for many people, Washington is one of those …
Everyone romanticizes small-town life. That is, everyone does except for those of us that grew up in small towns. Sure, there are the annual festivals, the quirky characters, and the quaint shops. But, other than that, there’s usually just a whole bunch of boredom, the smell of cows, and 40+ hour workweeks for sub-average pay. …
If you’re in Seattle and looking for fine dining, you may find that the options seem rather limited (not as limited as Portland, but still…) While Seattle is known for its food scene, it’s not necessarily the luxury end of the spectrum that it caters to. Rather, the Seattle food scene is known for small, …
If there’s one thing everyone knows, it’s that it rains constantly in Seattle. That and the fact that Seattle-ites love their coffee. However, just because “everybody knows something” doesn’t make it anywhere near true. Despite many people considering Seattle to be one of the wettest cities on the west coast, its level of raininess is …
There’s nothing quite like a cabin in the woods to remind you just how lucky we are to live in the Pacific Northwest. That cabin ambiance makes you feel like you’re closer to Mother Nature and farther from the hassles of the Big City or your everyday work life. There are dozens of great resorts …
There are lots of couples out there who can’t wait for school to get started again. I’m not super proud to be one of them but, if you have kids, I’m sure you can commiserate. If you can’t relate, maybe this story will help. Last summer my wife and I planned a romantic getaway at Salish …