Snowboarding at Schweitzer Mountain in Idaho

by Tove Tupper

Schweitzer Mountain in North Idaho is one of best ski resorts in the Northwest. It has seven chairlifts, 2,900 skiable acres and 92 different ski trails. On top of that, the snow is great. With an average snow fall of 300 feet a year, Schweitzer is a perfect ski and...

Capitol Hill Ghost Walk

by Tim Lewis

Capitol Hill is one of Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods, and it’s also one of the city’s most haunted. The area boasts several buildings and cemeteries that are oozing with ghosts and paranormal activity. This self-guided Capitol Hill Ghost Walk leads...

Taylor Shellfish | The Freshest Oysters in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

Taylor Shellfish boasts “the freshest shellfish you’ll ever eat,” which is a statement that’s hard to argue. The family operated company literally takes oysters, clams, and geoducks from their farms straight to the tables of their restaurant on...

Ivar’s | A Classic Seattle Seafood Restaurant

by Tove Tupper

No visit to Seattle is complete without a at stop for some grub at Ivar’s. The local seafood chain has been making tasty food in Seattle for 75 years, and there’s no sign of them slowing down. With fast-food chains and full-service restaurants,...

Waterfront Coffee Company in Edmonds

by Tim Lewis

Yes, Starbucks started in Seattle but nothing about the chain feels local anymore. And honestly, there is much better coffee in the area. And we’d much rather support a local, family-owned coffee shop like Waterfront Coffee Company in Edmonds. Waterfront Coffee...

Twin Falls Trail | A Family-Friendly Hike For All Ages

by Tim Lewis

I woke up early the other morning and wanted to be active, so I hopped online and searched for “Hikes Close To Seattle.” There were plenty of awesome options on the list, but with cascading waterfalls and old growth fir trees, the Twin Falls trail in North...