El Diablo Coffee Co. | Cuban Coffee in Seattle

by Tove Tupper

We all know Seattle is considered by many a coffee epicenter. And while it’s nearly true you’ll find a Starbucks on every street corner, Seattle also has some independent treasures deserving attention. One of my favorites is El Diablo Coffee Company...

Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah

by Tim Lewis

Did you know there’s a zoo in Issaquah? No, I’m not kidding. I’ve seen the “ZOO” signs while driving down the road a few times, and I even ran into a volunteer once around town. I never really thought it would be worth checking out,...

Rattlesnake Ledge: A Perfect Seattle Day Hike

by Tove Tupper

Rattlesnake Ledge offers some of the best scenic hiking close to Seattle. I’m not a hiking expert so I can’t claim that it’s the quintessential hiking trail near Seattle, but I have heard many people say this before. In addition to the breathtaking...

Dick’s Drive-In | THE Seattle Burger Joint

by Tim Lewis

It takes a lot for a restaurant to be considered an attraction in Seattle, but that’s exactly what you find in Dick’s Drive-In. Serving food since 1954, Dick’s Drive-In is THE local fast food joint in the Emerald City. Every Seattleite has eaten at...

Trolley Hill Park | Seattle P-Patch And More

by Tim Lewis

A Google search for “Seattle P-Patch” reveals nearly 90 different community gardens in and around the Emerald City. Since I’m not a gardener, I was surprised by how many P-Patches there are around here. So, why in the world was I looking up...

Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

There are a million different attractions that fight for your attention in Seattle. The Space Needle, The Great Wheel, Pike Place Market — the list goes on and on. While Tove and I always wanted to take an Argosy Cruises harbor tour, it was never near the top of...