Golden Larch March in the North Cascades

by Tim Lewis

It’s an annual tradition in the Northwest: the golden larch march. Hikers, tourists, and outdoor enthusiasts flock to the mountains in early- to mid-October to see larches as their needles turn bright yellow in the autumn. Tove and I are among the many who head...

Harry’s Ridge Hike at Mount St. Helens

by Tim Lewis

Hiking at Mount St. Helens is unlike any other experience in Washington. It’s haunting, beautiful, fascinating and downright awesome. And I say that in the truest sense of the word – it leaves you in awe of Mother Nature. The hike to Harry’s Ridge...

Cutthroat Lake | An Easy Hike With A Beautiful Payoff

by Tim Lewis

As an adjective, the word cutthroat is defined as “(of a competitive situation or activity) fierce and intense; involving the use of ruthless measures.” Luckily, Cutthroat Lake in the North Cascades is named after the colorful trout found in its waters,...

Red Cow Happy Hour in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

There’s a sign for happy hour everywhere you turn in Seattle. Some are deals and some are duds. What we stumbled upon the other day was an awesome deal. We’re talking about happy hour at Red Cow in Madrona. Tove and I met with some friends and family for...

The Harvest Vine | Spanish-Style Tapas in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

When it comes to travel, one of my favorite food experiences is eating tapas in Spain. Small plates, tasty food, sangria and wine, and incredible energy — how can it get any better? Luckily, you don’t have to fly thousands of miles to enjoy that....

Ken Griffey Jr. Statue at T-Mobile Park

by Tim Lewis

Several Major League Baseball stadiums honor their all-time great players with statues. Go to Fenway Park and you’ll see a statue of Ted Williams. Wrigley Field features a statue of Ernie Banks (among others). So it’s only fitting the Seattle Mariners have...