Day Trips

Here is a list of a handful of Washington State Renaissance faires.

Yakima is a fun town to explore--and to EAT!

There's a weird little place in Spokane that I was told I really have to see. They said it was shaped like a milk bottle, and oddly enough, that was its name. (I was informed by one of our readers that the building has since been covered though; does anyone have old pictures they have to share...

We want to keep this relaxing paddleboarding cove a secret, but it's so beautiful there that we just can't!

Did you know the oldest city in Washington is right past Dupont and Lakewood? It's not too far from Tacoma either.

Read this if you wish you could escape for a tropical holiday without needing a passport!

Explore the fee-free days to vist State parks, national parks, and national forests in Washington State.

I already have the plot figured out and the first scene written. Just waiting for Mike White to approve. LOL. Comes complete with a "Piper, noooooo!" reference.

The next time you take a trip to Portland and want to eat in a place where all the locals rave about, check out this restaurant here.

Why would you want to take a day trip to Mercer Island? Because why not!

The 2025 Sukiyaki Dinner is also celebrating Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day), with extra fun for the kids, plus some delicious food and activities.

Bring your appetite as we discover the two best Italian restaurants in Washington that I can't wait to eat at!