Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival, and it originated in Germany but has spread to all parts of the world. It’s a great way to welcome fall, as it’s generally still decent weather for Oktoberfests in Washington so you can be outside while you sample beer, listen to music, and more. While my goal […]
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Ask most locals what their favorite time of year is, and they’ll likely say fall. Seattle in the fall is a beautiful time to be in the area for many reasons. The weather is still somewhat warm, and plenty of sunny days are left. While I love the summer days, fall in Seattle is ideal […]
While I love hiking in Washington any time of the year, no time is more exciting than the fall season. This period brings the beautiful larches, but they’re only around in certain areas of the state and usually for a few weeks. That’s why you’ll want to plan your larch hikes in Washington in advance […]
I get daily emails from readers saying they’re coming to Seattle and want to know what to do while they’re here. As a local, it’s impossible to recommend just a few activities, which is why I created this massive list of 55 of the best things to do in Seattle so you’ll have a wide […]
Part of the reason I started this website was to explore local getaways to share with all of you, so I’m excited to write about a new area – Yakima Valley! It’s the perfect weekend trip from Seattle when you want to get away for a few days, and there are plenty of things to […]