10 Day Trips from Seattle and Tacoma that Kids Will Love
Seattle and Tacoma are both well-positioned for day trips with the Olympic National Park, the Cascades, and other cities galore all located within a couple hours by car. And while it’s not tough at all to find all kinds of … Continued
Multi-Day Whitewater Rafting Trips with Kids: Everything You Need to Know
Thinking of taking your family on one of those adventure-of-a-lifetime multi-day whitewater rafting trips? Well, I finally pulled the trigger and did it this summer, so if you’re planning your first whitewater rafting trip with kids, here’s your chance to … Continued
Olympic Game Farm in Sequim: What to Expect and What to Do
The Olympic Game Farm in Sequim, Washington, is a unique kind of place – kind of a zoo, but far more interactive as most of the 200 resident animals roam free. And rather than walking through from one enclosure to … Continued
Take the Family to Antelope Island State Park
The Great Salt Lake is one of Mother Nature’s most fantastic creations, a briny swimming pool filled with pretty colors, and Antelope Island is the largest of the 10 islands within it. Many people head to Antelope Island State Park … Continued
11 Awesome Things to do in Sequim, Washington
Sequim (pronounced “Skwim” not “See-kwim”) is a small and charming town located at the northeast tip of the Olympic Peninsula and not far from the Olympic National Park. Sequim is close to Port Townsend, Port Angeles, Olympic National Park, and … Continued
Visiting Arches (and other National Parks) During the Pandemic of 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, everything initially shut down, including our public lands. This was very painful for those of us who are used to spending lots of time outdoors. Thankfully, many of the national parks are opening back up again…but … Continued
Road Tripping in the Time of Covid-19
COVID-tripping? Pandemic on the road? Corona-in-the-backseat? I am failing miserably at coming up with a clever term for road tripping in the time of COVID-19, but since lots of us are doing it this summer, I wanted to offer some … Continued
Why You Must See Akershus Fortress in Oslo
Akershus Fortress was my family’s favorite place to visit in Oslo, hands down. My kids love history, weapons, castles and lots of room to run their legs and their imaginations. I love places that don’t cost us an arm and … Continued
Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park: What to Know Before You Go
Visiting Hurricane Ridge is easy. Hurricane Ridge is the one mountainous area in Olympic National Park with a parking lot, meaning you can drive up into the Olympic Mountains, rather than laboriously climbing them on a week-long backpacking trip. Hurricane Ridge … Continued
Owlet Kids Hammock by Wise Owl Outfitters Review
To celebrate my most recent birthday and plunge into soft middle age, all I requested was a camping hammock. Ever since I saw one in use on vacation, I knew I needed one in my life. My lovely wife performed … Continued