Exploring the Green River Gorge near Black Diamond

by Tim Lewis

For years, I would drive past signs for the Green River Gorge on my way toward Mount Rainier National Park and wonder what was down there. Eventually, curiosity won. My mom and I made a trip to the Green River Gorge near Black Diamond, parking near the old Green River...

Seattle Center Playground: Don’t Miss Artists at Play

by Tim Lewis

Tucked behind some of Seattle Center’s biggest attractions is one of the coolest playgrounds in Seattle, and plenty of people—locals and tourists alike—don’t even know it’s there. We recently visited with family from Spokane, and as we walked up to...

Jump into Fun at Sky Zone Tukwila Trampoline Park

by Tim Lewis

If you’re looking for a fun and active outing with your little ones (especially during the winter months), the Tukwila trampoline park is a great place to burn some energy. And as parents, we’re all looking for that, right? I recently visited Sky Zone...

SEA Visitor Pass: Explore Sea-Tac Airport Without a Plane Ticket

by Tim Lewis

Traveling through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is always a bit chaotic, especially when you’re flying with two little kids. We get dropped off, check our bags, scurry to the gate, board the plane, and away we go. Sea-Tac is left in the rearview mirror....

Miller Creek Trail: Watch Airplanes Land at Sea-Tac Airport

by Tim Lewis

Our two-year-old son loves dinosaurs, hockey, and airplanes. And I mean he really loves airplanes. The very first sound effect he made in his life was the rumble of an airplane engine. That love led us to track down the best location to watch airplanes land at Sea-Tac...

Snoqualmie Pass Snowshoeing at Gold Creek Pond

by Tim Lewis

We don’t always get snow in Seattle. But that’s okay, because the white stuff is just a short drive away. So, get out the door and check out this Snoqualmie Pass snowshoeing adventure at Gold Creek Pond. My dad and I recently hit Gold Creek Pond (map) on...