There’s no better activity in Maui than snorkeling. And there’s no better place to snorkel in Maui than Honolua Bay. Yeah, I understand the best snorkeling in Maui is up for debate. There are a ton of great options. We’ve snorkeled at Black Rock,...
If you go crabbing in Seattle, you know all public fishing piers aren’t created equal. Some are just flat out better than others. If you’re not having any success in Seattle, it might be worth your while to try crabbing at Kayak Point Regional Park in...
I’ve lived in Seattle for much of my life so I’ve driven through Leavenworth hundreds of times. It wasn’t until recently, Tove and I actually stopped and enjoyed what “Little Bavaria” had to offer. Since it’s only about two hours...
It’s a simple equation: a seaplane + the San Juan Islands + orca whales = an incredible day trip from Seattle. That’s exactly what you get on a Kenmore Air whale watching adventure, and it’s all lumped together in one convenient package. I randomly...
It’s not always easy to capture beauty in a photograph. Sometimes a picture just doesn’t do your surroundings justice. That’s exactly the case with Talapus Lake and Olallie Lake near Snoqualmie Pass. They’re beautiful alpine lakes, and...
Do you enjoy playing miniature golf? Do you love beer? If you said yes to both, let me introduce you to Flatstick Pub. With six locations, including Pioneer Square, South Lake Union and Kirkland, Flatstick Pub is loaded with fun. The highlight is the miniature...
My mom and I were unintentionally (believe it or not) in London for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. It was an amazing event to be in England for, but it did have its limitations. Buckingham Palace was blocked off, so we never got a good look at it. To make up for...
How can you not love these little guys? Meet Tandie, Gandia, and Mandla. They’re the new lion cubs at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. Born on October 24, 2014, the new lion cubs are just getting used to their home at Woodland Park Zoo. They were only brought out...
Reaching 1,614 feet, Cougar Mountain is the smallest of the Issaquah Alps (Tiger Mountain, Squawk Mountain, etc.), but that doesn’t mean it lacks wonderful vistas. One of the best spots on the mountain is known as the ‘Million Dollar View.’ The...
In Seattle, the Seahawks are king. That means the Seahawks logo is everywhere — on shirts, hats, flags, cars, and even on the side of buildings. The list goes on and on. That’s why Tim and I headed over to the Burke Museum when we found out the Native...