Tucked away on Washington state's Olympic Peninsula, Olympic National Park offers the best of not one, not two, but three worlds: temperate rain forest, ocean beaches, and mountain peaks await visitors to this unique park. No matter the season, … [Read more...]
Lake Quinault Lodge, Olympic National Park
April 3, 2011 By 4 Comments
Built in 1926 on the south shore of Lake Quinault on the lush and beautiful Olympic Peninsula, Lake Quinault Lodge is one of the national park system's most beautiful and timeless historic lodges. Charming when approached from the street (South Shore … [Read more...]
Best Ski Towns: Leavenworth, WA
March 14, 2011 By 4 Comments
Who can resist the charm of a Bavarian village nestled in the heart of Washington's Cascades in Wenatchee National Forest? Not us! Leavenworth, WA makes our list of Best Ski Towns for its year-round recreation, sunny weather, and all-round … [Read more...]
Regional Snow Parks: Winter’s Best Pit Stops!
December 2, 2010 By 3 Comments
If you're traveling by car this holiday season, or have a family vacation road trip planned for this winter, don't forget that snow parks can offer a cheap, fun, and festive alternative to traditional play spaces or restaurant pit stops. Often free … [Read more...]
A Pit Stop a Day (Day 3): Mobius Kids Museum
June 27, 2010 By 1 Comment
808 W. Main (Riverfront Square Lower Level) Spokane, WA Day 3 found us spending the day among friends in Spokane, WA for the city's annual Hoopfest basketball tournament. The kids and I temporarily escaped the crowds and heat at Mobius Kids, an … [Read more...]
The Children’s Museum, Seattle
June 9, 2010 By 1 Comment
305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA Visiting Seattle or Vancouver on a family vacation this summer? The Children's Museum, Seattle is a wonderful pit stop which will keep your children entertained for hours! Located on the same campus as the Space … [Read more...]
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
March 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
5400 N. Pearl St. Tacoma, Washington If you're looking for a zoo that's easy to access off the freeway but rivals the big names, stop at Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Exhibits and sections include an Asian forest, marine discovery … [Read more...]
Riverfront Park
January 25, 2010 By 1 Comment
507 N. Howard St Spokane, WA If you find yourself driving I-90 from Seattle or Idaho's ski and outdoor country, Spokane's Riverfront Park is a beautifully appointed greenbelt worthy of a stop. Much more than a simple pit stop, the park spans both … [Read more...]
The Trekaroo Kidsmobile comes to Seattle!
October 29, 2009 By 1 Comment
Planning a trip to Seattle, Washington any time soon? You're in the right place! A big Seattle fan myself, I was very pleased to join forces with Trekaroo this week on their Kidsmobile project. If you're unfamiliar with Trekaroo, you'll want to go … [Read more...]
Green Bluff Apple Festival
September 30, 2009 By 2 Comments
Green Bluff Growers just outside Spokane, Washington is the perfect place to be all autumn! Whether you want to pick apples during the Apple Festival (now through Oct. 25th), mull cider, choose pumpkins, or sample a complete fall bounty, you can do … [Read more...]
