Behind the Scenes at RoozenGaarde During Tulip Season

by Tim Lewis

Every spring, thousands of people head to the Skagit Valley to see seemingly endless rows of colorful tulips. We’re usually among them. The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival has long been one of our favorite spring traditions. We try to make it up whenever we can....

Exploring the Green River Gorge near Black Diamond

by Tim Lewis

For years, I would drive past signs for the Green River Gorge on my way toward Mount Rainier National Park and wonder what was down there. Eventually, curiosity won. My mom and I made a trip to the Green River Gorge near Black Diamond, parking near the old Green River...

Seattle Center Playground: Don’t Miss Artists at Play

by Tim Lewis

Tucked behind some of Seattle Center’s biggest attractions is one of the coolest playgrounds in Seattle, and plenty of people—locals and tourists alike—don’t even know it’s there. We recently visited with family from Spokane, and as we walked up to...

Washington State Fair in Puyallup: What to See, Eat & Do

by Tim Lewis

The Washington State Fair is one of the biggest annual events in the Pacific Northwest, bringing rides, games, animals, food and entertainment to Puyallup each fall. Whether you’re coming for the roller coasters, hoping to eat your weight in fair food, or...

Tacoma Rainiers: A Fun, Family-Friendly Day at the Ballpark

by Tim Lewis

There is nothing quite like spending a summer afternoon or evening watching the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. But if you’re looking for a cheaper, family-friendly way to catch a baseball game, head south for a Tacoma Rainiers game. The Rainiers are the...