Keekwulee Falls | Denny Creek Trail

by Tim Lewis

The Northwest is an amazing place to call home, because we’re totally spoiled by nature. There aren’t many places you can hop in your car, drive to a trailhead, and have a short hike to a beautiful waterfall. That’s exactly what you get when you...

West Tiger #3 Trail | Tiger Mountain Hiking

by Tim Lewis

While it doesn’t have the fanciest name in the area, West Tiger #3 Trail is a fun hike just outside of Seattle. Located 20 miles from downtown on Tiger Mountain in Issaquah, West Tiger #3 Trail is easy to find. Head east on I-90 until you reach exit 20...

Rocky Steps | Reenact a Classic Movie Scene in Philadelphia

by Tim Lewis

In one of the most famous scenes in sports movie history, Rocky Balboa goes for a run through Philadelphia to prepare for his fight. With ‘Gonna Fly Now’ blaring, Rocky sprints up a set of stairs to finish his workout. At the top of the steps, Rocky turns...

Little Si Trail | A Fun Hike with a Great View

by Tim Lewis

Mount Si is impossible to miss. The 4,167-foot mountain in North Bend provides an incredible backdrop for the city, and a “thigh burning” hike for anyone willing to take it on. If you’re not up for climbing the sky-high peak, there’s a...

Union Bay Natural Area in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

There’s nothing better than living in Seattle. You get the hustle and bustle of downtown, but there’s also plenty of serenity just outside the city. In fact, you can find serenity right here in Seattle, too. All you need to do is head to the Union Bay...

Best Time to Visit the Ballard Locks

by Tim Lewis

There’s no way to pinpoint the best time to visit the Ballard Locks in Seattle but there are definitely better times to visit the fish ladder than others. The goal is to obviously see migrating salmon when you visit the locks. The fish only pass through from the...