Heather Lake is a Beautiful Winter Hike Outside Seattle

by Tim Lewis

There’s not shortage of stunning winter hikes near Seattle. But, there are some winter hikes that simply trump the others. Heather Lake is one of those hikes. The payoff is a stunning, snowy landscape at the base of Mount Pilchuck. The Heather Lake trailhead...

Taco Dip Recipe You Don’t Want to Miss

by Tim Lewis

It was a New Year’s Day tradition when I was growing up: making appetizers and watching college football bowl games. The food usually changed every year, but one appetizer always stayed the same: taco dip. I often revive the tradition these days, inviting family...

WhirlyBall | Fun for All Ages in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

What happens when you cross bumper cars with lacrosse and basketball? You get WhirlyBall, of course! It’s easily some of the most fun we’ve ever had in Seattle. Here’s the gist about WhirlyBall: Teams are made up of five players apiece. Each player...

Best Places to Watch New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

There’s no better way to ring in the New Year than watching fireworks shoot off the Space Needle. You can see the iconic landmark all over the city, but some spots are much better than others. Here’s our list of the best places to watch New Year’s...

Woodland Park Zoo WildLights

by Tim Lewis

What do a roaring lion, diving penguin, and flying bald eagle have in common? You can find them all (and many more) as holiday light displays at Woodland Park Zoo WildLights. UPDATE: Woodland Park Zoo has moved to WildLanterns over WildLights. If you haven’t...

Talapus Lake | Winter Hike Near Seattle

by Tim Lewis

Seattle doesn’t typically get much snow in the winter, but the white stuff isn’t usually hard to find. Snoqualmie Pass is a short jaunt from the city, and it offers some snowy adventures, including this fun winter hike to Talapus Lake. Talapus Lake...