‘Million Dollar View’ on Cougar Mountain

‘Million Dollar View’ on Cougar Mountain

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Reaching 1,614 feet, Cougar Mountain is the smallest of the Issaquah Alps (Tiger Mountain, Squawk Mountain, etc.), but that doesn’t mean it lacks wonderful vistas. One of the best spots on the mountain is known as the ‘Million Dollar View.’ The...
Bridal Veil Falls | Hiking Near Stevens Pass

Bridal Veil Falls | Hiking Near Stevens Pass

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There’s no shortage of hiking trails near Seattle. You can stroll around one of the city’s amazing parks, drive east on the I-90 corridor, and even head northeast toward Stevens Pass. If the central Cascades are your destination of choice —...
New Year’s Day Sunrise in Seattle

New Year’s Day Sunrise in Seattle

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If you didn’t do too much partying on New Year’s Eve (or even if you did), here’s an awesome idea for you: watch the New Year’s Day sunrise at Kerry Park in Seattle. Tove and I brought in the New Year with the annual fireworks show at the Space...
Franklin Falls | A Short Winter Hike Near Seattle

Franklin Falls | A Short Winter Hike Near Seattle

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“We’ll frolic and play the Eskimo way, just walking in a winter wonderland.” We hear the same lyrics every holiday season. “Winter Wonderland” is played almost on repeat through Christmas. It’s a fun idea: taking a stroll through a...
Take A Quick Woodinville Wine Country Getaway

Take A Quick Woodinville Wine Country Getaway

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Sometimes you just need to get away. You can take an extended trip around the globe, or you can simply head 30 minutes down the freeway and find an entirely different world. That’s exactly what you get in Woodinville wine country. With more than 150 wineries and...