Dr. Jose Rizal Park | Best View of Seattle from Beacon Hill

by Tove Tupper

There are so many parks in Seattle that it seems nearly impossible to know about every park in town (unless you work at the Seattle Parks Department, then I suppose you know them all). While I don’t expect to know every park in town, I thought I at least knew...

Jimi Hendrix Memorial and Burial Site in Renton

by Tove Tupper

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...

Kerry Park: A Classic View of the Seattle Skyline

by Tove Tupper

If you’ve seen a photo of the Seattle skyline with the Space Needle in front and Mount Rainier in the distance, there’s a good chance that picture was taken at Kerry Park. Featured in movies, national publications, and pretty much every website about the...

Seattle Ice Cream Cruise on Lake Union

by Tim Lewis

Are you looking for something fun to do on a summer Sunday in Seattle? We have the perfect suggestion for you — hop aboard the Seattle ice cream cruise on Lake Union! The Seattle ice cream cruise, which is operated by the Seattle Ferry Service, happens every...

Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah

by Tim Lewis

Did you know there’s a zoo in Issaquah? No, I’m not kidding. I’ve seen the “ZOO” signs while driving down the road a few times, and I even ran into a volunteer once around town. I never really thought it would be worth checking out,...