As the Antique Capital of Northwest, Snohomish, WA is home to nearly 450 antique dealers. Snohomish, with a population of 9145, was founded in 1859 and is listed in  National Register of Historic Places. This quaint river-side towne is famous for its Historic Homes and Gardens. Snohomish architecture... (more...)

There may be more variety at the Seattle Zoo but certainly there is a lot to do at the smaller Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah.  For kids who love to see unusual animals, explore wildlife facts, and especially see their favorite tiger or reindeer, it’s a winner.  The  location is good too,... (more...)

Shilshole Bay, The Beach Picnic Paradise! Shilshole Bay is probably one of the most picturesque places in Seattle. Located on the western tip of the city along Puget Sound and bordering Ballard and Crown Hill, this is definitely a tourist destination. Some of my earliest memories of my childhood are... (more...)

Windermere, leash free, rich and bountiful local charm! Windermere, the lovely exclusive neighborhood in northeast Seattle, bordering the equally exclusive Laurelhurst area on the south and Magnuson Park and Sandpoint Way on the north and west, is a wonderful part of Seattle that is named... (more...)

Ravenna is one of those traditional neighborhoods that has gradually transformed in a fresh and upscale way. It is in close proximity to the University of Washington, by foot or a short drive away. It is located directly north of the university district in a picturesque community.   Parks, from the... (more...)

Lake Tye Park Rules Lake Tye Park is located off Fryelands Blvd in Monroe, south-west of Hwy 2. Every year, the last Sunday in April, sponsors make it possible for a kids fishing derby to take place. More than a 1000 kids show up before 8 am to get in line to fish for farm raised trout which gets unloaded... (more...)

Seattle is a very dog friendly town and one of the great ways to reward your faithful furry companions for their good behavior is to let them run loose at one of the many no leash dog parks in the city.  Magnuson Park in the NE neighborhood of Seattle just north of the UW and along beautiful Lake Washington... (more...)

Seattlelites all know and agree, when the sun is shining and it is a weekend, the sky is the limit!  There are an abundance of places to go and play in every corner of the city.  One of the favorite all time places is Greenlake.  This North Seattle man-made lake and park which measures 2.7 miles around, ... (more...)

Labor Day at Golden Gardens in Ballard Golden Gardens Park on Shilshole Bay could be called “Seattle’s Seattle”… water, boats, mountains, seashore, and all the variety of beach-going Seattle folks. It has been loved for generations and it’s a “happening place.”... (more...)