There’s not shortage of stunning winter hikes near Seattle. But, there are some winter hikes that simply trump the others. Heather Lake is one of those hikes. The payoff is a stunning, snowy landscape at the base of Mount Pilchuck. The Heather Lake trailhead...
It was a New Year’s Day tradition when I was growing up: making appetizers and watching college football bowl games. The food usually changed every year, but one appetizer always stayed the same: taco dip. I often revive the tradition these days, inviting family...
What happens when you cross bumper cars with lacrosse and basketball? You get WhirlyBall, of course! It’s easily some of the most fun we’ve ever had in Seattle. Here’s the gist about WhirlyBall: Teams are made up of five players apiece. Each player...
There’s no better way to ring in the New Year than watching fireworks shoot off the Space Needle. You can see the iconic landmark all over the city, but some spots are much better than others. Here’s our list of the best places to watch New Year’s...
What do a roaring lion, diving penguin, and flying bald eagle have in common? You can find them all (and many more) as holiday light displays at Woodland Park Zoo WildLights. UPDATE: Woodland Park Zoo has moved to WildLanterns over WildLights. If you haven’t...
Seattle doesn’t typically get much snow in the winter, but the white stuff isn’t usually hard to find. Snoqualmie Pass is a short jaunt from the city, and it offers some snowy adventures, including this fun winter hike to Talapus Lake. Talapus Lake...
There are some great Reuben sandwiches in Seattle, but the 74th Street Ale House Red Reuben Sandwich has to be in the conversation for best Reuben in town. Foursquare has already crowned the 74th Street Ale House Red Reuben Sandwich the king of Emerald...
You can’t wait for perfect weather to visit outdoor attractions in the Pacific Northwest. If you do — you’ll never see anything. That’s why on a drizzly day, driving back to Seattle from Pullman, Tove and I decided to stop and check out Palouse...
We’ve partnered with our friends at Glamping Hub this holiday season! They’re here to showcase the top accommodations for families, groups, and couples in Washington. Without further ado…take it away Glamping Hub! There is no better time than the...
Tis’ the season — for the Bellevue ice skating that is! Celebrate the holidays with festive events running from mid-November to early January at the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink. You can find the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink in the city’s heart at Bellevue...