Compiling a list of the best ski resorts in Washington was not only easy, but also fun. That’s because my family and I go skiing every year, and we love exploring the resorts around Washington. The trick to uncovering the…
18 Best Restaurants in Walla Walla, Plus Wineries with Good Food
Most of the best restaurants in Walla Walla have only opened in the last decade. Not to date myself, but I still remember when this tiny town 4 ½ hours southeast of Seattle was only known for onions. Now it’s…
20 Free Museums in Seattle to Visit in Your Lifetime
Few people know this, but there are a lot of free museums in Seattle. Museum visits usually come with hefty admission fees which, if you’re traveling with family, can get expensive quickly. Thankfully many of Seattle’s 40+ museums offer free…
25 Must-Do Activities in Whistler in Winter
I’m always looking for activities in Whistler in winter because that’s when my family and I go for our annual skiing trip. It’s a resort town centered around Whistler Blackcomb, the largest ski resort in North America, and is about…
20 Best Things to Do in Seattle in December
I thoroughly enjoyed coming up with the best things to do in Seattle in December because there’s so much going on. Granted the days are shorter, with sunset around 4:30 PM, and the weather is chilly, averaging 46°F, but the…
Best Things to Do in Seattle in November
Putting together a list of the best things to do in Seattle in November was easier than you might think. Granted the days are colder, around the mid-40s-50s, and the sun sets around 4:30 PM, but the city more than…
Best Things to Do in Cowichan Valley, A Gem Near Victoria BC
I recently returned from a trip to Vancouver Island where I discovered all the best things to do in Cowichan Valley. It’s 37 miles from British Columbia’s capital city, Victoria, yet its balance of shoreline, mountains, and thick old-growth forest…
Best Day Trips from Portland that Highlight the Magic of Oregon
Coming up with the best day trips from Portland, Oregon was easy given it’s so centrally located. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a blast to visit on its own. But if you go often, you might as well dedicate a…
28 Best Things to Do in Washington State
I often get asked for the best things to do in Washington state, and I never know where to start. I don’t think people realize just how vast this state is. You can fit roughly 235 New York Cities here!…
The Most Fun Outdoor Activities in San Diego
This may not be a shocker, but there are a lot of fun outdoor activities in San Diego. I mean, how could there not be? The weather is by definition perfect, with the coldest days no lower than around 60°F…
15 Best Things to Do in Walla Walla
I find more and more of the best things to do in Walla Walla every time I visit. Sure, most people know this area for the wine, and while there’s plenty of that to go around, there’s also a great…
32 Best Things to Do in Seattle in October
Narrowing down my list of the best things to do in Seattle in October was surprisingly tricky. That’s because there’s more to do than most people realize. The leaves are changing and the weather is cooling off, but it rarely…