Birch Bay State Park is a cove between Bellingham and Blaine in Washington State. It is a lovely area for a family picnic and a popular place to go clamming for oysters. Even on a
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a month long, colorful celebration of spring blooms in Mount Vernon, Washington. Think acres and acres of beautiful tulips and daffodils, as far as the eye can see. We
From late November to early February, bald eagles migrate down from Alaska and Canada by the hundreds to the Skagit River in search of food. The Skagit River produces 60% of the Puget Sound’s wild
Eatery at the Grant House is located in the historic Officers Row in Vancouver, Washington. It was built in 1849 and originally served as a residence for the commanding officer and although Ulysses S. Grant
The Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary is a surprising little urban oasis just adjacent to the Boeing campus in Everett, Washington. This 42.76 acre park has 2 trails, picnic tables, and restrooms. The loop trails are dotted
Seattle's waterfront piers 54 through pier 56 provides some fun sights for visitors and locals alike. It's also a great place to pick up funny souvenirs or stock up on Seahawks gear. We popped into
Iverson Spit Waterfront Preserve on Camano Island was a random discovery that turned out to be a hiddem gem. The plethora of wild flowers, berries, views of the ocean, the Cascade Mountains and its seclusion
Though relatively short, the Tommy Thompson Trail along the Anacortes waterfront offers beautiful views of Mount Baker, Fidalgo Bay, and the chance to watch seagulls swoop clams out of the ocean and crack them on
Deception Pass State Park is probably one of our most frequented places to visit. Whether just passing over the windy Deception Pass Bridge, or spending the day at one of the many beaches, we seem
Our initial intention was to hike to Rattlesnake Ledge, a trail on our Ultimate Washington State Bucket List, but somehow or another, we ended up hiking to Stan's Overlook. The trail was moderately strenuous, pretty
