Talapus Lake | Winter Hike Near Seattle

by Tim Lewis

Seattle doesn’t typically get much snow in the winter, but the white stuff isn’t usually hard to find. Snoqualmie Pass is a short jaunt from the city, and it offers some snowy adventures, including this fun winter hike to Talapus Lake. Talapus Lake...

Bellevue Ice Skating | Winter Fun in the Heart of Downtown

by Seattle Bloggers

Tis’ the season — for the Bellevue ice skating that is! Celebrate the holidays with festive events running from mid-November to early January at the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink. You can find the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink in the city’s heart at Bellevue...

Lodge Lake | A Short Hike Near Snoqualmie Pass

by Tim Lewis

There’s no shortage of hikes near Snoqualmie Pass. Some are pretty difficult, while others are nice and simple. The hike to Lodge Lake qualifies as the latter. It’s an easy three-mile stroll to a tranquil lake near the Snoqualmie Pass ski area. And...

Best Hikes Near Seattle

by Tim Lewis

Seattle is an incredible city. As far as we’re concerned, it’s the best place on the planet. With that said, Seattle is still a city. That means it’s nice to escape every once in a while. For us, there’s no better escape than a hike. If...

Lake Twenty Two | A Beautiful Hike With A Distinct Name

by Tim Lewis

It has a unique — if not dull — name: Lake Twenty Two. And for that matter, there doesn’t seem to be any consistency with its name. You’ll see it written different ways: Lake Twentytwo and Lake 22. With all the confusion about the name,...

Skagit Valley Daffodils | The First Sign of Spring Near Seattle

by Tim Lewis

There’s no denying tulips make the Skagit Valley an incredible place to visit in the spring, but before the fields are glowing in purple, red, and pink, there’s a sea of yellow in Mount Vernon. In late winter, the Skagit Valley daffodils put on quite a...