Talapus Lake & Olallie Lake Hike

Talapus Lake & Olallie Lake Hike

It’s not always easy to capture beauty in a photograph. Sometimes a picture just doesn’t do your surroundings justice. That’s exactly the case with Talapus Lake and Olallie Lake near Snoqualmie Pass. They’re beautiful alpine lakes, and...
Flatstick Pub | Miniature Golf & Beer

Flatstick Pub | Miniature Golf & Beer

Do you enjoy playing miniature golf? Do you love beer? If you said yes to both, let me introduce you to Flatstick Pub. With six locations, including Pioneer Square, South Lake Union and Kirkland, Flatstick Pub is loaded with fun. The highlight is the miniature...
‘Million Dollar View’ on Cougar Mountain

‘Million Dollar View’ on Cougar Mountain

Reaching 1,614 feet, Cougar Mountain is the smallest of the Issaquah Alps (Tiger Mountain, Squawk Mountain, etc.), but that doesn’t mean it lacks wonderful vistas. One of the best spots on the mountain is known as the ‘Million Dollar View.’ The...
Bridal Veil Falls | Hiking Near Stevens Pass

Bridal Veil Falls | Hiking Near Stevens Pass

There’s no shortage of hiking trails near Seattle. You can stroll around one of the city’s amazing parks, drive east on the I-90 corridor, and even head northeast toward Stevens Pass. If the central Cascades are your destination of choice —...
Franklin Falls | A Short Winter Hike Near Seattle

Franklin Falls | A Short Winter Hike Near Seattle

“We’ll frolic and play the Eskimo way, just walking in a winter wonderland.” We hear the same lyrics every holiday season. “Winter Wonderland” is played almost on repeat through Christmas. It’s a fun idea: taking a stroll through a...
Keekwulee Falls | Denny Creek Trail

Keekwulee Falls | Denny Creek Trail

The Northwest is an amazing place to call home, because we’re totally spoiled by nature. There aren’t many places you can hop in your car, drive to a trailhead, and have a short hike to a beautiful waterfall. That’s exactly what you get when you...