There’s no shortage of hiking trails near Seattle. You can stroll around one of the city’s amazing parks, drive east on the I-90 corridor, and even head northeast toward Stevens Pass. If the central Cascades are your destination of choice —...
If you didn’t do too much partying on New Year’s Eve (or even if you did), here’s an awesome idea for you: watch the New Year’s Day sunrise at Kerry Park in Seattle. Tove and I brought in the New Year with the annual fireworks show at the Space...
“We’ll frolic and play the Eskimo way, just walking in a winter wonderland.” We hear the same lyrics every holiday season. “Winter Wonderland” is played almost on repeat through Christmas. It’s a fun idea: taking a stroll through a...
Sometimes you just need to get away. You can take an extended trip around the globe, or you can simply head 30 minutes down the freeway and find an entirely different world. That’s exactly what you get in Woodinville wine country. With more than 150 wineries and...
I’ll be really honest with you: I’m more into sporting events than museums, but my first trip to Europe started to change me. I had an incredible time romping through the British Museum in London, and visiting the Louvre in Paris (no trip to Paris is...
The Northwest is an amazing place to call home, because we’re totally spoiled by nature. There aren’t many places you can hop in your car, drive to a trailhead, and have a short hike to a beautiful waterfall. That’s exactly what you get when you...
While it doesn’t have the fanciest name in the area, West Tiger #3 Trail is a fun hike just outside of Seattle. Located 20 miles from downtown on Tiger Mountain in Issaquah, West Tiger #3 Trail is easy to find. Head east on I-90 until you reach exit 20...
In one of the most famous scenes in sports movie history, Rocky Balboa goes for a run through Philadelphia to prepare for his fight. With ‘Gonna Fly Now’ blaring, Rocky sprints up a set of stairs to finish his workout. At the top of the steps, Rocky turns...
Mount Si is impossible to miss. The 4,167-foot mountain in North Bend provides an incredible backdrop for the city, and a “thigh burning” hike for anyone willing to take it on. If you’re not up for climbing the sky-high peak, there’s a...
There’s nothing better than living in Seattle. You get the hustle and bustle of downtown, but there’s also plenty of serenity just outside the city. In fact, you can find serenity right here in Seattle, too. All you need to do is head to the Union Bay...