One of the colorful exhibits at Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, Washington

Chihuly Garden and Glass is an art museum at Seattle Center in Seattle, Washington. Located next to the Space Needle, it showcases the works of local artist Dale…

Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Washington

Olympic Sculpture Park is a public park affiliated with the Seattle Art Museum (SAM). It’s located a short walk from Seattle Center near the waterfront. Admission is free and…

Smaller locks at the Ballard Locks in Seattle, Washington

The Ballard Locks are a fun place to visit while in Seattle. Officially known as the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, they opened in 1917 and are completely free…

Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, Washington

Woodinville, a small town just a half hour from Seattle, has become a destination for wine enthusiasts. It makes a great day trip from Seattle combined with Snoqualmie…

Looking up into the treetops on Trail of the Shadows in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

The Trail of the Shadows at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington gives visitors a good look into the history of the park. Located in the Longmire area,…

Christine Falls in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

The road from Nisqually to Paradise, in the southwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park, has  a few places to stop and hike, or just enjoy the natural scenery.