Visit Keekwulee Falls For A Fun Winter Hike Near Seattle

Visit Keekwulee Falls For A Fun Winter Hike Near Seattle

You have two choices during the fall and winter in Seattle: you can go into lockdown to avoid the elements — or — you can go out and enjoy them. We personally prefer the latter. There’s nothing better than stomping through the snow, and a great place...
Hedmark Museum in Hamar, Norway

Hedmark Museum in Hamar, Norway

Hedmark Museum in Hamar, Norway is a great place to visit for a Norwegian cultural experience. The museum has several different attractions and is located right on the shores of Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake. There is a lot of open, grassy parts of the...
Seeing The Big Five During An Safari In Tanzania

Seeing The Big Five During An Safari In Tanzania

If you travel to Tanzania and go on a safari in the Serengeti, you will likely hear a lot about the Big Five in Africa.  The Big Five originated from hunters, and it refers to the top five most difficult and dangerous animals to hunt on foot in Africa. The...
Mima Mounds | Take a Walk Through a Natural Mystery

Mima Mounds | Take a Walk Through a Natural Mystery

There are few things left unexplained on our planet, but the mima mounds near Olympia are one of them. With several paved and unpaved trails, you can actually take a stroll through this unsolved natural mystery. The Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve (map) is located...
First Light Farm Pumpkin Patch in Carnation

First Light Farm Pumpkin Patch in Carnation

Halloween isn’t complete in Seattle without a trip to a local pumpkin patch. There are plenty of great options in the area, but you don’t want miss First Light Farm in Carnation! The First Light Farm pumpkin patch (map) is open Friday-Sunday from...
Golden Larches at Blue Lake in North Cascades

Golden Larches at Blue Lake in North Cascades

It only happens once a year, and any outdoor enthusiast in the Pacific Northwest will tell you it’s a can’t miss event. I’m talking about golden larches in the Cascade Mountains. Every October, hikers head to the hills to admire these spectacular...
Queen Anne Beerhall | A Slice of Europe in Seattle

Queen Anne Beerhall | A Slice of Europe in Seattle

There’s something special about walking into a beer hall in Europe: the sights, the sounds, the smells. It’s a unique experience you can usually only find overseas. With that said, Queen Anne Beerhall offers a slice of Europe right here in Seattle....
Easy, Fresh Homemade Salsa Recipe

Easy, Fresh Homemade Salsa Recipe

Tomatoes, peppers, and onion, oh my! There’s nothing more rewarding than growing your own plants from seed, and then turning them into something delicious. That’s exactly what we did recently with this easy, fresh homemade salsa recipe. Looking for...