What to do in Leavenworth, Washington: the only guide you’ll ever need
We get a lot of questions about the best things to do in Leavenworth, Washington, as it’s kind of a mystery to people who haven’t grown up here. Leavenworth is …
Local travel
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 …
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 …
Our Christmas tree tradition: from travel ornaments to sustainable farms
Well, Thanksgiving came and went in a flash which means that it’s time to wrap up our year… but not before we do our one and only Christmas tradition: doing …
A not-so Northern Exposure weekend in Roslyn, Washington
It’s probably been a long while since you have sat down and watched Northern Exposure, right? Yeah, I can’t say that I’ve seen an episode in the last 20 years, …
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 …
Snoqualmie: the best day trip with kids. Ever.
If you live in Seattle you know that you’ll never be bored and that there are 10,000 day trips you can take in and out of the city. Well, do …
Kingfisher Restaurant: unusual, stellar dining
We are always up for an unusual dining experience. We love sushi when there’s the chef’s choice or ordering “catch of the day”. Um, what’s it gonna be? We also …
A Cabin in the Woods: why you should find one
Part of travel planning is finding suitable accommodations. We’re pretty rough and tumble, so for us this could be a campsite or a cabin in the woods sooner than it’d …