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Washington State

We grew up in Washington State and both of our kids were born there, so we know a ton about this amazing place and we visit often. Having lived, hiked, kayaked and camped all around Washington, we love sharing our travel stories and tips to help others plan their visits.

Washington Travel Grid

There are lots of different road trips you can do in Washington State. If you want to visit the National Parks (Washington has 3 National Parks!) or want to take a drive through wine country, we have travel plans and ideas for making the most of your time in the Pacific Northwest.

One of our favorite regions of Washington is the Olympic Peninsula, as that’s where we both grew up. From Olympic National Park to the Victorian seaport of Port Townsend, Lake Cushman to the Long Beach Peninsula, there’s a ton to explore and experience in the westernmost part of Washington.

Stay tuned for more and more, as we continue to go back to visit family and have vacations to our old home!

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We went all in and did the full Korean Spa experience. We talk about our favorite spa experiences we've had in our travels and what we expect... and then what the Korean Spa was really like. Hint: it was shocking and there were some amazing aspects.
Posted inPacific Northwest Podcasts Washington State

The Truth About What To Expect At A Korean Spa

In this podcast episode we share our Korean spa experience, and apparently it was rather different for each of us. Have you ever been to a Korean spa or had…
Taylor Family Hiking through Moss Covered Trees at Staircase Olympic National Park 2019 4
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Washington’s Olympic Peninsula: Best Free, Beautiful Things To Do

The best things to do on the Olympic Peninsula, including Olympic National Park sites, beaches, lighthouse and more. When to visit the Olympic Peninsula, free activities, and epic views in Washington State.
Taylor Family and Sea Stacks at Ruby Beach Olympic National Park 3
Posted inNational Parks Pacific Northwest Washington State

Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park: everything you need to know

Everything you need to know about Ruby Beach in Olympic National Park, from how to get there to wildlife to watch for. Best things to do at the Olympic National Park coast.
The best things to do on Washington's Long Beach Peninsula including beach fires, hiking, birdwatching, lighthouses and clam digging! Visiting cranberry farms and wildlife refuges year round for unique PNW experiences.
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Best Things to Do on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula, from Cranberries to Lighthouses

The Long Beach Peninsula is famous across the northwest as an incredible beach getaway during Washington summers, but did you know there are amazing things you must do on the…
Domaine Madeliene, a Port Angeles B&B, is a quiet Olympic Peninsula bed and breakfast. Large rooms, beautiful views and calm setting make a perfect getaway.
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Domaine Madeliene review: our favorite Port Angeles Bed and Breakfast escape

We love sharing accommodation reviews and recommendations, and we have a place we must share: Domaine Madeleine on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington. It is the most awesome and perfect…
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Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Seattle with out of town guests: 14+ ways to explore the Emerald City

Having lived in Seattle for the majority of our lives we know the city like the back of our hands. It's been fun to discover new things and see things…
Taylor Family and Space Needle through living room windows at Hyatt House Seattle 1
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Seattle Hyatt Hotels: our favorite Seattle getaways and recommendations

When we spend a weekend away in Seattle, we want it to be relaxing, fun, and convenient. We also love to do it on a budget because let’s be honest,…
Planning a Trip to Westport: super chill Washington coast
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Planning a Trip to Westport: super chill Washington coast

If you grew up in the Seattle area you know that going to the ocean is a production. You have to plan it out, get up early, pack up everything…
Mossy gorge and waterfalls in Rainforest Sol Duc Falls Olympic National Park 9
Posted inNational Parks Pacific Northwest Washington State

Hiking Sol Duc Falls and the northern rainforest of Olympic National Park

When you visit the Puget Sound area or more specifically the Olympic Peninsula, you’re bound to want to make a gazillion stops.  We could tell you that every stop is…
Taylor Family hiking Grove of the Patriarchs Mt Rainier National Park 14
Posted inNational Parks Pacific Northwest Washington State

The Grove of the Patriarchs: old growth forest hiking in Mt Rainier National Park

We’ve got another great, easy hike with kids to share!  Our favorite hikes take us places with sweeping views and unusual sights, but we also love huge trees.  The Hoh…
Nothing could be more PNW than #biking in Seattle. Using Ofo bikes with easy bike routes in Seattle is an ideal day outdoors. 2traveldads.com
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Biking in Seattle: bike routes and using bike sharing apps

One of our favorite things to do with the kids when we’re traveling is to go biking. We try to do it anywhere possible and it turns out that it’s…
Hanging tree cave at Kalaloch Olympic National Park 6
Posted inNational Parks Pacific Northwest Washington State

Camping at Kalaloch and exploring Olympic National Park

The Pacific Northwest is a dream destination for so many.  Sure, we have our rain and grey skies, but we also have incredible mountains, beaches and forests.  Olympic National Park…
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Posted inNational Parks Pacific Northwest Washington State

Exploring the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park

Unless you grew up in the Pacific Northwest you probably think right away of tropical destinations when you hear the term "rainforest."  We actually have several protected, temperate rainforests here…
West Coast weekends are the best for exploring and relaxing. From beers in the Columbia Gorge to small towns just beyond the city, we've got lots of ways to relax and recharge being an Ultimate Seekender. 2traveldads.com
Posted inCalifornia Oregon Pacific Northwest

West Coast Weekend trips: exploring new cities one weekend at a time

It’s no secret that we love the weekends.  I mean, who doesn’t? With or without the kids we try to break away to a new city or visit one of…
Port Townsend Waterfront at Sunset 1
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

A weekend in Port Townsend, Washington: Victorian charm meets the outdoors

More often than not we find ourselves visiting places we’ve been 10,000 times.  We don’t live far from Port Townsend, Washington and that’s where a lot of our family is…
Colorful sky and Mt Baker at Dungeness Spit National Wildlife Refuge Sequim 1
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge: PNW nature at its finest

We love our hikes.  Winter, summer, whenever.  We also love visiting beaches.  Have you ever done beach hiking? Beach hiking is an awesome challenge because it is so different than…
Taylor Kids in Volunteer Park Conservatory Capitol Hill Seattle 7
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Seattle’s Volunteer Park: a perfect break within the city

When you’ve lived in Seattle for a long time, you stop trying to find new things to do or you forget the fun things you used to do.  When we…
Every family has its own fall traditions, from travel to getting pumpkins. Fall travel is a big part of #HowWeFamily. 2traveldads.com
Posted inPacific Northwest Parenting Washington State

Fall traditions: travel and pumpkins

Since summer keeps us going going going we are always a tiny bit excited for fall.  Fall is the perfect time to chill for a bit (for at least three…
Taylor family at Port Townsend Marine Science Center 5
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Local learning at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center

We’ll never get tired of sharing certain types of things with the world.  We have our favorite destinations and activities and we’ll share lots of different ways to experience them.…
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Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

The prettiest spots in Washington State

We recently put out an itinerary for doing a road trip loop around the Puget Sound here in Washington State.  With that, we got a few emails and questions about…
A friendly reminder about hiking safety and family travel tips
Posted inWashington State

A friendly reminder about hiking safety and family travel tips

We always are traveling with friends or family, internationally and locally.  Not everything we do is a group activity, but a lot of things are.  Hiking as a group is…
Kenmore Air seaplanes in harbor at Orcas Island Rosario Resort 1
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Destination Dining with the Pretty Fork: an Orcas Island food escape

Okay, new favorite thing to do on a Thursday afternoon:  destination dining.  Whaaaaa?  Yep, it’s the coolest and most unusual, but most Pacific Northwest thing you can possibly do.  The…
Taylor Family at Lake Cushman family reunion HowWeFamily 1
Posted inPacific Northwest Parenting Washington State

Our Annual Family Reunion Trip – #HowWeFamily

Every year we get together with our family for a big family reunion trip.  Hold up, that’s a vague statement because our family is enormous.  We get together annually with…
Seattle is a great starting point for a Puget Sound loop roadtrip showing you the best of the PNW! 2traveldads.com
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Puget Sound Itinerary: Things to Do and See for 2 Weeks in Washington

Want to know how to spend 2 weeks in Washington State and get a taste of the Pacific Northwest? This perfect Pacific Northwest itinerary will keep you on track and get you into nature while still enjoying all the amenities of city life.
Clear water and colorful rocks and rainbow at Silver Falls Mt Rainier National Park 1
Posted inNational Parks Pacific Northwest Washington State

Silver Falls, Mt Rainier Nat’l Park: not to be missed

We’re going to do a stereotypical and highly ridiculous thing.  A lot of writers will tell you about the “only sight you need to see in…” or the “absolute most…
Old Houses in Roslyn Washington 1 header
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

A not-so Northern Exposure weekend in Roslyn, Washington

Roslyn, Washington may be ell know for fiming of the show Northern Exposure, but there is so much more! After a foiled attempt at camping up at Lake Easton in the Cascade Mountains, we ended up in Roslyn and found love in the Quirky and Adorable setting that makes this town great!
A beautiful day at Deception Pass, Whidbey Island
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

A beautiful day at Deception Pass, Whidbey Island

Deception Pass is one of the most unique hiking spots in the Puget Sound area. The state park includes a jagged island, deep swirling waters and beautiful beaches. Find out more about this easy weekend getaway from Seattle.
Sunset with beach grass at Washington Park Anacortes 1
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

A weekend at Washington Park in Anacortes

Apparently our new hangout is Anacortes.  We’ve now had several trips up, all for different reasons and love it.  We just returned from another awesome trip, this time specifically camping…
Rob Taylor and TinyMan Family Friendly wine tasting at AniChe Cellars Underwood Columbia River Gorge 2
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Family Friendly Wine Tasting AniChe Cellars

Family travel usually keeps us doing things like hiking and animal related activities, which we completely love, but what if we said that a new thing happening in Washington State…
LittleMan at bunkers at Fort Casey Whidbey Island 2
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

A visit to Fort Casey: more beaches and bunkers

The Pacific Northwest has countless spots where you can look around and say “Wow, I love it here!”  Seriously, every view is different and beautiful.  It’s also a place where…

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