Salzburg Castle | Festung Hohensalzburg Fortress

by Tim Lewis

The first thing you notice when you get to Salzburg, Austria is the large castle planted high above the city. Salzburg Castle (which is known locally as Festung Hohensalzburg) is the ultimate landmark. Anywhere you go in the city, you see...

Pebble Creek Hike at Paradise on Mount Rainier

by Tim Lewis

Mount Rainier National Park offers more than 260 miles of maintained hiking trails. That means the options are nearly endless when you’re searching for a day hike in the area. To say we’ve stomped every mile of every trail near Mount Rainier isn’t...

Shilshole Bay Marina | Crabbing in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

Are you looking for a place to go pier crabbing in Seattle? You came to the right place. There are honestly plenty of spots to go crabbing around the Puget Sound, but one of our favorite locations is Shilshole Bay Marina. In the following post, we’ll tell you...

First Light Farm | U-Pick Vegetables in Carnation

by Tim Lewis

There are plenty of u-pick berry farms around the Seattle area, but u-pick vegetables farms aren’t nearly as common. Sometimes it takes a little luck to find one. We randomly came across a u-pick vegetable farm in Carnation recently when we were hunting for...

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...

Framing Seattle: Noguchi’s Black Sun Sculpture in Volunteer Park

by Tim Lewis

Seattle is one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Whether it’s the mountains, water, Space Needle, or the city’s numerous sculptures, it’s easy to find a subject for a photo. While there are several places that offer the ‘best of...

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...

Waterfall Garden Park in Pioneer Square

by Tim Lewis

When you walk along 2nd Avenue South in Seattle, the sounds are typical for a big city. There’s traffic, construction, and all sorts of congestion. But there’s another sound that isn’t typically heard downtown: rushing water. That’s all thanks...

Agua Verde Cafe | Tasty Fish Tacos in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

There is only one place in Seattle you can rent a kayak and fill your belly on Mexican food and drinks all in one location. That’s Agua Verde Cafe & Paddle Club. Located on Portage Bay near the University of Washington, it’s the prime spot...