Gas Works Park | Seattle’s Unusual Park

by Tove Tupper

There is nothing like a good park. Tim and I often end up at one of Seattle’s many parks when we’re looking to get out of the house and enjoy the nice weather. Gas Works Park is a staple. It sits right on Lake Union, offers a great of the Seattle skyline,...

Miniature Golf in Seattle at Interbay Golf Center

by Tim Lewis

There aren’t many quality options for miniature golf in Seattle. The weather in the Northwest just isn’t nice enough to support mini golf most of the year. There are courses in Redmond, Newcastle, and Tukwila (among others), but there’s only one...

Golden Gardens Park | Beach Fun in Seattle

by Tove Tupper

I think it is safe to say Seattle doesn’t typically come to mind when thinking about sandy beaches. There are plenty of West Coast cities famous for their beaches — Santa Cruz, Malibu, San Diego, and dozens of small towns along the Oregon Coast. While...

Magnolia Park | Barbecues, Views & Bald Eagles

by Tim Lewis

I’ve driven past Magnolia Park more than 50 times, and every time I think to myself, “I should really check that place out sometime.” Instead of just thinking about it, Tove and I finally visited the park for the first time the other day. It was...

Ward Springs Park: A Playground With a Space Needle View

by Tim Lewis

Ward Springs Park isn’t one of Seattle’s biggest playgrounds, but it has something most playgrounds don’t: a pretty fantastic view of the Space Needle. I first stumbled across this little Queen Anne park years ago, long before I had kids. At the...

Saltwater State Park | Incredible Tide Pools South of Seattle

by Tim Lewis

The Puget Sound gives us a unique opportunity to enjoy marine life in the Seattle area. Whether it’s walking along the waterfront and spotting sea lions or whales, or peeking through tide pools at our many incredible beaches — sea life is everywhere around...