hikes near seattle with kids
A hike to Lodge Lake a trail about an hour away from Seattle that has easy parking and is nearby food
July 18, 2022Every time we do the Lodge Lake hike I think it’s going to be a lot longer than it actually is. From the trailhead, it’s about 2-2.5 hours round trip if you don’t stop much. But Lodge Lake is one of my favorite Snoqualmie Pass trails especially for the first half an hour-I don’t even […]
A simple Father’s Day idea near Seattle with Western Chief
June 6, 2016I am not always good at celebrating the people I love most on birthdays or greeting card days. I tend to stress out a little. What do I get the people so dear to me that will be special enough to let them know how much I love them? How do I make sure it’s absolutely perfect? […]
An easy hike If you wake up in Seattle and want to go on a small hiking adventure with kids or grandparents in tow
May 23, 2015Hikes to me mean an excuse to eat trail mix and junky foods while walking through a forest. Sometimes a little drive to get there also heightens the adventure. The Snoqualmie Pass area is usually one of our first choices because of the cabin project and it’s only about an hour drive from Seattle and […]