A family vacation in the Pacific Northwest must include at least a few days in the state of Washington. One section of this state is perfect for outdoor lovers, while the other side focuses on luxury and charm. The major cities are always popular in Washington, but I recommend adding a few visits to the […]

At one point in time in the early 1800s, there was quite a network of rooms and passageways around Pioneer Square. Those spaces were at ground level until the new city of Seattle was constructed in the middle of the 19th century. At that time, all those basements and passageways were covered up and no […]

The San Juan Islands in the state of Washington are comprised of so many islands of all sizes. San Juan Island is the largest of them all and it is one you will want to spend a lot of time on during your visit to the Pacific Northwest. There are so many things to do […]

Orcas Island is one of the many San Juan Islands. This is the largest of all those islands and you will find them all within San Juan County in the state of Washington. You can easily visit this island via the Washington State Ferry system or your own private boat. No matter how you reach […]

Pike Place Market The Pike Place Market in Seattle opened to the public on August 17, 1907. Its goal was to create a place for people to buy all types of fresh foods at reasonable prices. That hasn’t changed in all the time since then and it is still the go-to-market for those who live […]

Seattle can be a rainy city, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take the time to visit and see the sights on your next family vacation. Whether you live within an hour of Seattle, or you need to take a road trip to get there, you will love the incredible options that are available […]

Plan Your Family Vacation in Napa Valley with this Travel Guide Napa Valley has long been known as one of the top wine destinations in the country and the world. This designation has made it where families like yours choose to skip over this area, because everyone thinks it is only about the wine. However, […]

The Napa Valley Wine Train utilizes the railroad that used to transport guests to the spa resort over in Calistoga. Therefore, it should be no surprise that the railroad itself is one hundred and fifty years old. Add in the one-hundred-year-old railcars and you will have a history lesson while you are learning about wine […]

Wineries are everywhere in Napa Valley. At last count, there were more than five hundred wineries for you to stop at while you are visiting. That is a lot of wineries, which is why you might want to narrow your options down just a little! First, I want to mention that every single winery in […]

The Rocky Mountains are a mountainous range that can be found throughout the states of Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. This massive area is simply gorgeous and no other destination in the world can compete with the beauty you can see here year-round. So if you are thinking about a vacation in the Rocky Mountains […]