Ballard Locks | Fish Ladder & Boat Passage

Ballard Locks | Fish Ladder & Boat Passage

While the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (better known as the Ballard Locks) was built in the early 1900s for a few different reasons, it’s most popular with locals and tourists to watch boats passing through the locks and salmon swimming through the fish ladder....
Arboretum Waterfront Trail on Lake Washington

Arboretum Waterfront Trail on Lake Washington

Washington Park Arboretum is one of the coolest public spaces in Seattle. The 230 acre park, which is operated by the city and the University of Washington, features a botanical garden, fishing areas, several canoe and kayak landings, and plenty of hiking trails,...
Top 10+ Things to Do in Seattle on Labor Day Weekend

Top 10+ Things to Do in Seattle on Labor Day Weekend

Can you believe Labor Day is just around the corner? We can’t! Summer has flown by. While we know many will be heading out-of-town this holiday weekend, there are still plenty of wonderful, awesome, amazing things to do around Seattle. To help get your brain...
Green Lake, Wisconsin | Home Away From Home

Green Lake, Wisconsin | Home Away From Home

There are some awesome getaway lakes in the Northwest, but you can also find a plethora of incredible lakes around the country. One of my favorite escapes is Green Lake, Wisconsin. No, not Green BAY — Green LAKE (and no, not Green Lake in Seattle). I’ve...
Dinner with Rick Bayless at Poquitos

Dinner with Rick Bayless at Poquitos

We recently dined with celebrity chef Rick Bayless at Poquitos on Capitol Hill. Bayless came to Seattle for a special #FoodieChats, and we were invited by Negra Modelo to partake in the fun. Bayless is known for his incredible Mexican food and drinks, and he’s...
Jimi Hendrix Memorial and Burial Site in Renton

Jimi Hendrix Memorial and Burial Site in Renton

Seattle has certainly produced its share of popular musicians. Pearl Jam, Kurt Cobain, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Kenny G and Macklemore are just a few that come to mind. But one of the biggest names to ever come out of Seattle is singer songwriter James Marshall...
The Crab Pot | Seafood Served with a Hammer

The Crab Pot | Seafood Served with a Hammer

“Don’t play with your food!” My mom screamed that at me a million times when I was a kid. Now that I’m an adult (which is still weird for me to admit), I’ve finally found a restaurant where I can’t be scolded by my parents. At...
Kerry Park | An Iconic View of Seattle

Kerry Park | An Iconic View of Seattle

If you’ve ever seen a picture of the Seattle skyline with the Space Needle in the foreground, chances are it was taken at Kerry Park. Featured in movies, national publications and pretty much every website about the Emerald City, Kerry Park offers an iconic...
Seattle Ice Cream Cruise on Lake Union

Seattle Ice Cream Cruise on Lake Union

Are you looking for something fun to do on Sunday? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We have the perfect suggestion for you — hop aboard the Seattle ice cream cruise on Lake Union! The Seattle ice cream cruise (operated by the Seattle Ferry Service)...