Washington State

Washington state is tucked into the far Northwest corner of the United States and known for Seattle, coffee, and Grunge (is it still known for Grunge? I feel like it is, but I’ve been here so long, who really knows?). … Continued

Spend enough time in the Seattle-Tacoma area and you will see some rain. It’s just how it goes, especially in late fall and winter months when the weather is generally overcast and frequently rainy. Whether you live here or are … Continued

Wondering where to stay in Olympic National Park? The Olympic Peninsula is a fantastical landscape, home to impossibly tall, moss-covered trees, snow-tipped mountain peaks, and a wild coastline. Highway 101 rings the vast wilderness of the park and there are … Continued

Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium will be open for the 2020-2021 holiday season as of November 27, 2020. Some things will be different due to COVID-19. Timed pre-purchased tickets are required and you can no longer purchase at … Continued

Fantasy Lights will be open for the 2020-2021 holiday season starting on November 21. As this display is all drive-through, not too much is different for COVID-19. Just remember to bring a mask for the brief time you’ll spend at … Continued

Enchant Christmas in Seattle (and other cities too) is canceled for 2020. Keep an eye out for its return in 2021 or check out the event’s website to see what other activities they may be planning in 2020. Enchant Christmas … Continued

Due to COVID-19, some of the events below are not open. Notes have been added onto each listing below to show which are open and closed for 2020. If there is no note, that means we could not find information … Continued

Note: Due to COVID in 2020, make sure you check that your favorite farm is open before you go! The BEST Christmas trees in Washington state come not from a National Forest (nature doesn’t care about symmetry) or a corner … Continued

Finding the best hikes for kids in Olympic National Park has been our quest for nine years now, and will continue until these monsters in our house finally get old enough and develop enough grit to backpack across the wilderness … Continued

As you drive around Olympic National Park, you won’t want to miss visiting the beaches, even when it’s wet and freezing in the winter. The wild beauty of crashing waves and forested cliffs is just that good…even in the rain…okay, … Continued