California's Lava Beds National Monument (not quite a national park) offers families cool adventures in underground lava tubes, as well as hiking, birding, and Native American history. One of California's best kept secrets.
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A visitors' guide to microdistilleries around Washington state, a recent new trend.
A short article on Bellingham for Washington state visitors, broken down into a day visit.
Northwest families don't need to hop a plane to have fun. For spring break, try exploring Portland, the Olympic Peninsula, or Victoria, B.C. for a Commonwealth experience.
Popular with the artsy, retired set, Coupeville and nearby Fort Casey offer Northwest families a weekend of fun all year round. Find out why.
Leavenworth, WA, is a Bavarian-themed town that comes alive in December with Christmas festivities and a Lighting Ceremony. Read on for kids' activities and tips on booking accommodation at this festive time of year.
Dutch cargo bikes are taking off in the Northwest. Read up on where you can get in on the action.
A new building at Bellingham's Whatcom Museum,the Lightcatcher, combines luminous architecture with an art-and-play experience for all ages.
The Olympic National Park is a must-see for nature-loving families. Read on to learn about the Hoh rain forest and Washington's beaches.
Leavenworth is famous for its Bavarian sausages and chocolate, but this mountain hamlet also offers outdoor adventures for all seasons.
Bellingham, Washington offers a host of outdoor pursuits and a vibrant arts scene. A destination for a day, a weekend, or a week.
Our family took a 4-day trip to Seattle and beyond to explore our home state. We visited Snoqualmie Falls, stayed in a caboose in Cle Elum, and tried on goofy hats in Leavenworth. Read the article to learn more. Note: The PDF file contains all the photos (3.5 MB), while the online version is primarily text.
Bellingham's Mt. Baker Theatre is serving up a new season of Summer Repertory Theatre, one of its best.
Bellingham holds a Private Garden Tour every June, and this year it also offered a Garden Art Sale, an experiment from last year that was so popular it was brought back.
The Porch at Boulevard Park is a new outdoor stage for Bellingham, as well as a memorial for local musician and builder Mark Witter.