Author Archives: Kristin Kendle

Northwest Trek is a Northwest treasure. While there are a few zoos in the area in Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland, there aren’t really any other places quite like Northwest Trek where you can see a variety of animals in as … Continued

Just outside of Washington state’s capital city of Olympia is a mysterious land formation – the Mima Mounds. The Mima Mounds are hundreds of small hills dotting the area in a way that seems too uniform for any real explanation … Continued

There are more than 200 Washington State Parks so it might seem a little overwhelming digging in and figuring out which one to visit, but if you’re in the Seattle-Tacoma area, never fear! We’re here to help you with a … Continued

Bonneville Fish Hatchery is the kind of place you might overlook when you’re browsing around for things to do in the Columbia River Gorge. I mean, it’s up against waterfalls and spectacular scenery and water sports and a lot of … Continued

The Washington Coast is a pretty quiet coast with just a few legit beach towns to its name. You might look at a map and see towns dotting the whole way up and assume there are hotels and development and … Continued

Seabrook is a unique Washington Coast town in that it’s completely and utterly planned, which ups the ante on the atmosphere and creates a seaside town that’s charming and well thought out. If you like your coast wild and untamed, … Continued

Multnomah Falls is one of Oregon’s iconic places to see – and it’s totally worth the stop. At a whopping 611 feet tall, it’s one of the tallest falls you’ll ever see, but the best part is that you don’t … Continued

With more than 100 state parks, the Washington State Parks system offers a bit of everything – fun places to play on the beach, dramatic shorelines, open meadows, waterfalls…pretty much anything natural you can think of. However, unlike your average … Continued