Washington Hikes: Monte Cristo

Ever since we hiked the Old Robe Canyon Trail and learned about the ghost town of Monte Cristo we've been wanting to hike to it. The trailhead is a good hour plus from our house and the hike is more than eight miles-- not accounting for time to actually explore the site itself-- so we …

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Places to Eat and Drink in Portland

There are countless places to find good food and spirits in Portland—each time we go we discover a few more. Here are a few from our last trip to add to your list the next time you visit! Breakfast Broder Nord I don’t remember where I heard about Broder Nord, but I haven’t met a …

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Exploring Portland: Aerial Views

During our last trip to Portland we finally got around to checking out the Portland Aerial Tram that takes passengers between South Waterfront and Oregon Health & Science University's campus on Marquam Hill. We ended up taking the streetcar to a stop close to Moody and Gibbs and then walking over to the lower terminal. …

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Things to Do in Spokane: Riverfront Park

We had a wonderful weekend in Spokane with my parents, staying at the incredible Historic Davenport Hotel, experiencing the city’s evolving food scene, and exploring the beautiful Riverfront Park. Our hotel was only a few blocks away from the park so we walked over at several points during our weekend. If you’re headed to Spokane, …

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Places to Eat, Drink and Be Merry in Spokane

We met my parents in Spokane for the weekend to explore both downtown as well as the surrounding area. As you may have gleaned from our past adventures, one way we love to get to know a new place is through its food scene, checking out the local hot spots for food and drink. Spoiler …

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Bike Trip to Bellingham

Despite having visited Fairhaven multiple times, both on our own as well as with family and friends who have come to visit, we haven’t spent much time exploring Bellingham. Our one experience included popping in a couple of breweries our friends recommended at the conclusion of our journey up Chuckanut Drive, but it had been …

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Local Adventure: Kayaking and Margaritas

If you happen to find yourself in Seattle on a beautiful, warm, sunny day (highly likely during the months of June-August) and are looking for ways to take advantage of the outdoors, I recommend you make your way to Agua Verde in the University District. This awesome spot on the northern shore of Lake Union …

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