Leavenworth, Washington is a popular tourist destination built into the edge of the Wenatchee National Forest about a two-hour drive from greater Seattle, Washington. We made a short detour into downtown Leavenworth on our way home from Lake Chelan last...
10 Destinations for Families in Olympia, Washington
Some of our favorite road trips have been to capital cities. Often presented with a mix of history and social studies, capital city road trips are a civics lesson just waiting to unfold. Olympia was no exception to this trend;...
5 Ways to Explore Chelan, Washington in Spring
Chelan, Washington is a wonderful family vacation destination. Why? Lake Chelan and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest offer year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation from fishing, hiking, kayaking, biking, and even bird watching. And because it’s located in the heart of...
Mountain View Lodge, Manson, Washington
In Manson, Washington for the 2016 Apple Blossom Festival, I stayed at the Mountain View Lodge located at 25 Wapato Point Parkway. A two-story motel style lodge located within walking distance of shops, wineries, and restaurants, rooms range from...
Manson, Washington Apple Blossom Festival
This past weekend, the charming hamlet of Manson, Washington celebrated their 96th annual Apple Blossom Festival. A rural community located on the shores of Lake Chelan, Washington’s largest lake, Manson is best known for its vineyards, orchards, and outdoor...
Iconic Seattle Vacation
If you only have a weekend in Seattle, Washington with your family, make sure and visit the following iconic places: The Space Needle is to Seattle what the Statue of Liberty is to New York, the Golden Gate Bridge...
Using CityPASS in Seattle, Washington
Our last major road trip for 2015 was a jaunt up to Seattle, Washington. In all, we spent two full days (three nights) exploring many of the iconic attractions and landmarks, including the the Public Market on Pike Place,...
Restaurants on the Long Beach Peninsula
If you read our latest post 10 Ways to Enjoy Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula, you’ll note we loved finding a corner of the country delightfully lacking in commercial and chain establishments. The same holds true for eateries up and...
