Let’s just start by saying Bellevue knows how to get in the holiday spirit! If you’ve never spent an evening in Bellevue around Christmas, then you’re missing out. Tim and I love this time of year, which is why we jumped at the chance to go on a...
Hip. Swank. Clean. Those are the last three words I’d ever expect to use to describe a bowling alley and billiards parlor. While the game is the same at Garage, the experience is unlike any other in Seattle. As the premier bowling alley and billiards...
Crater Lake National Park is by far one of the most spectacular places I’ve ever visited. Located in Southern Oregon, the park is home to the famous Crater Lake. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the area several times, during all four seasons....
Washington is called the Evergreen State for a reason: there are trees everywhere. That means finding a u-cut Christmas tree farm around Seattle isn’t very difficult. There are a number of options out there, so it’s just a matter of choosing where you...
My grandpa Wally is one of the greatest people on the planet. If there are two things I really know about him, he loves Coors Light and seafood. Since he lives in Wisconsin (nowhere near the ocean), we always treat him to our favorite seafood joints when he visits...
If there’s one thing Tove and I have been itching to do since we both moved back to Seattle, it’s Chihuly Garden and Glass at Seattle Center. Just like everyone that walks by, we’ve stood on our tip-toes and looked through the bushes to see as much...
I think one of the best parts of Tacoma is Point Defiance Park. Located right on the water, the 702-acre park offers incredible views and a chance to enjoy the great outdoors right in the heart of town. With trails winding in the forest, along the beach, and...
Every spirit has a story. That’s the slogan at Heritage Distilling in Gig Harbor. Truly living up to the heritage in their name, most of the stories at this Washington state craft distillery surround family, and they’re more than happy to treat you...
Before I get started, I have something to say. I know it’s the first two sentences of my post, but I just need to put this out there: iFLY Seattle is AWESOME. Tove and I just went indoor skydiving there for the first time, and it’s all I can think about...
I’m always on a quest to find the best views of Seattle. I’ve put miles on my car, climbed hills, and even hopped on a boat to snap photos of the city’s skyline. There’s one place in the Emerald City that offers a view like no other — the...