Pumpkin Patch: Fun local tradition for all ages
October is an amazing time of year for Washington agriculture! All around the state there is abundant local food, from apples to hops to grapes to the last stone fruits Read More …
Author: Jennie Flaming
Jennie Thwing Flaming, Chief Adventure Officer: Jennie's life has been a continual quest for adventure (of the non-adrenalin inducing kind) from birth till now. Professionally, she pursues adventures in teaching, counseling and working to obliterate institutional racism for students in our region's public schools and also works as a tour and hiking guide. Previous professional adventures include working in schools in Seattle and Alaska, leading tours and managing tour guides and presenting traveling science shows and lessons with Pacific Science Center. She believes in sharing her beloved Pacific Northwest home with visitors. She likes to be outdoors and spend time with the people she loves. Jennie is born and raised in Seattle and has also lived in Alaska and the Netherlands.
Best Things to do in Victoria, BC
Victoria, BC is one of the most fun places to visit in the Pacific Northwest. Uniquely situated on Vancouver Island, just northwest of Seattle, you have to fly or take Read More …
Long Beach Washington Weekend: Year round fun!
A Long Beach, Washington weekend is the perfect getaway from Seattle, Tacoma or Portland any time of year. It’s a low key, outdoor oriented place with tasty food and drink, Read More …
Packing List for Alaska: Summer and Winter
Alaska is an enormous and diverse state with a wide range of weather, landscapes and activities! There are some specific things to think about no matter where you’re going to Read More …
Cutthroat Lake Hike in North Cascades: Easy Larches!
Looking for a relatively easy hike to see the gorgeous orange larch trees of North Central Washington? Previously I talked about Blue Lake, and the Cutthroat lake hike at 4 Read More …
Best Things to do in Vancouver Canada
Just north of us across the Canadian border is one of the best cities in the whole world! I’ve previously talked about the best things to do in Seattle and Read More …
Visit Chief Seattle’s Grave by Bike or Car
Did you know that Seattle is the only major city in the United States named for a Native American? When white people came to this area, they called him Seattle Read More …
Best Hiking Snacks that aren’t Bars
I don’t know about you, but I hate it when I’m ready to go out for a hike, and everything is pretty much ready to go because I keep my Read More …
Snoqualmie Tunnel Bike Ride
The Snoqualmie Tunnel is an interesting and weird phenomenon to visit! I want to make sure it’s clear that riding a bike is NOT necessary to check it out. However, Read More …
Green Bean Recipes that Aren’t Boring
Green Beans! They are not the most famous vegetable grown in Washington (hello corn, pumpkins, squash and everything else) but they are my favorite vegetable! When I was growing up Read More …