On the clearest of Puget Sound days, Mount Rainier sits proud and clear in the distance. Jaws drop as even seasoned locals gawk at the beauty and majesty of this iconic peak. While gorgeous in the distance, the National Park … Continue reading
When winter turns to Spring, new life is shown throughout the region in the gorgeous blossoming of flowers and trees, but also in the return of the “Sounders” – a group of gray whales on their migration from Mexico’s Baja … Continue reading
It’s officially Taste Washington wine month! Throughout March, select wineries and restaurants in the state are offering special takeout menus (plan ahead in ordering – they go fast!), along with recipes for a taste of Washington wines once you return … Continue reading
While some locally might bemoan the “drippier” months in the Pacific Northwest, others embrace it! February and March historically bring more showers. This moisture also means late snow in the Cascade mountains (beefing up our state’s snowpack for summer runoff) … Continue reading
After months of preparation, Seattle’s iconic Space Needle has reopened with a limited capacity as part of Washington’s phased re-opening process – open from 11am-6pm daily. Take in some of the city’s best views, with the comfort of knowing they … Continue reading
Nothing says January in Seattle like the snow-covered mountains of the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges bookending the area east and west. Views are gorgeous from many places within the city, with exceptional vistas from Victor Steinbrueck Park (on the … Continue reading
This summer visit one of Seattle’s top tourist attractions, The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. The locks carry more boat traffic than any other locks in the US, and the locks, along with the fish ladder and the surrounding Carl S. English … Continue reading