Hedmark Museum in Hamar, Norway

by Tove Tupper

Hedmark Museum in Hamar, Norway is a great place to visit for a Norwegian cultural experience. The museum has several different attractions and is located right on the shores of Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake. There is a lot of open, grassy parts of the...

Seeing The Big Five During An Safari In Tanzania

by Tove Tupper

If you travel to Tanzania and go on a safari in the Serengeti, you will likely hear a lot about the Big Five in Africa.  The Big Five originated from hunters, and it refers to the top five most difficult and dangerous animals to hunt on foot in Africa. The...

Mima Mounds | Take a Walk Through a Natural Mystery

by Tim Lewis

There are few things left unexplained on our planet, but the mima mounds near Olympia are one of them. With several paved and unpaved trails, you can actually take a stroll through this unsolved natural mystery. The Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve (map) is located...

First Light Farm Pumpkin Patch in Carnation

by Tim Lewis

Halloween isn’t complete in Seattle without a trip to a local pumpkin patch. There are plenty of great options in the area, but you don’t want miss First Light Farm in Carnation! The First Light Farm pumpkin patch (map) is open Friday-Sunday from...

Golden Larches at Blue Lake in North Cascades

by Tim Lewis

It only happens once a year, and any outdoor enthusiast in the Pacific Northwest will tell you it’s a can’t miss event. I’m talking about golden larches in the Cascade Mountains. Every October, hikers head to the hills to admire these spectacular...

Queen Anne Beerhall | A Slice of Europe in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

There’s something special about walking into a beer hall in Europe: the sights, the sounds, the smells. It’s a unique experience you can usually only find overseas. With that said, Queen Anne Beerhall offers a slice of Europe right here in Seattle....