Ballard Locks | Fish Ladder & Boat Passage

by Tove Tupper

While the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (better known as the Ballard Locks) was built in the early 1900s for a few different reasons, it’s most popular with locals and tourists to watch boats passing through the locks and salmon swimming through the fish ladder....

Arboretum Waterfront Trail on Lake Washington

by Tim Lewis

Washington Park Arboretum is one of the coolest public spaces in Seattle. The 230 acre park, which is operated by the city and the University of Washington, features a botanical garden, fishing areas, several canoe and kayak landings, and plenty of hiking trails,...

Top 10+ Things to Do in Seattle on Labor Day Weekend

by Tove Tupper

Can you believe Labor Day is just around the corner? We can’t! Summer has flown by. While we know many will be heading out-of-town this holiday weekend, there are still plenty of wonderful, awesome, amazing things to do around Seattle. To help get your brain...

Dr. Jose Rizal Park | Best View of Seattle from Beacon Hill

by Tove Tupper

There are so many parks in Seattle that it seems nearly impossible to know about every park in town (unless you work at the Seattle Parks Department, then I suppose you know them all). While I don’t expect to know every park in town, I thought I at least knew...

Green Lake, Wisconsin | Home Away From Home

by Tim Lewis

There are some awesome getaway lakes in the Northwest, but you can also find a plethora of incredible lakes around the country. One of my favorite escapes is Green Lake, Wisconsin. No, not Green BAY — Green LAKE (and no, not Green Lake in Seattle). I’ve...

Dinner with Rick Bayless at Poquitos

by Tove Tupper

We recently dined with celebrity chef Rick Bayless at Poquitos on Capitol Hill. Bayless came to Seattle for a special #FoodieChats, and we were invited by Negra Modelo to partake in the fun. Bayless is known for his incredible Mexican food and drinks, and he’s...