Crystal Mountain Resort | Summer Fun Near Mount Rainier

by Tove Tupper

Crystal Mountain Resort is known for its winter activities. Skiers and snowboarders flock the mountain each year to enjoy the slopes. While it’s a great spot to visit during the winter, summer at Crystal Mountain Resort can be just as fun. With...

Paradise | Mount Rainier National Park Day Trip

by Tim Lewis

There are several areas to enjoy Mount Rainier National Park, but none is more popular than Paradise. Located on the south slopes of Mount Rainier at an elevation of 5,400 feet, there’s a good reason this place is called Paradise. During the summer, the area...

Agua Verde Paddle Club | Go Kayaking in Seattle

by Tove Tupper

Seattle is surrounded and full of water. When the sun comes out, the water comes to life. That’s why Tim and I love to go kayaking in Seattle. While there a number of different places to rent kayaks in the city, one of our favorite spots is Agua Verde...

Mercer Slough Nature Park in Bellevue

by Tim Lewis

Every time I’m in Bellevue, it seems like the city is getting bigger and bigger. Don’t get me wrong — I love the big city feel. That’s why I live in Seattle. I enjoy the hustle and bustle. But at the same time, I also like to get a break from...

Centennial Park on the Seattle Waterfront

by Tim Lewis

Centennial Park is one of the premier waterfront parks in Seattle, and it’s easily one of our favorite spots to stroll on a sunny day in the Emerald City. Centennial Park is just north of Myrtle Edwards Park on Elliott Bay. The two parks are actually connected,...

Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

With more than 20,000 plants from around the world, miles of hiking trails, and access to Lake Washington, Washington Park Arboretum offers a unique experience in Seattle — for free! It’s often described as a “hidden gem,” but I encourage you...