Seattle Real Estate:

One of the many wonderful things about living in the Seattle area is the fact that such stunning natural sights are in such close striking distance. Alex and I took a spur of the moment jaunt out to the Olympic peninsula this weekend. We enjoyed the summer weather and took in the sights. Here are [...]

Interested in finding somewhere to spend a few quiet hours? Allow us to recommend Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore. It is the largest remaining undeveloped area on Lake Washington. According to the brochure we picked up from the park, “Those who take the time to hike the trails may enjoy 3,000 feet of shoreline [...]

What’s the Washington State flower?  I’ll give you three guesses. In fact, according to a quick web search: In 1892, before they had the right to vote, Washington women selected the coast rhododendron as the state flower. They wanted an official flower to enter in a floral exhibit at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. [...]

We had an excellent excuse to take a drive to Yakima today, so we seized upon it and hit the road this afternoon.  It was a great day for a drive.  We even found the sunshine after we made it over Snoqualmie Pass!  It was cloudy and fifty degrees as we left Kirkland.  It cooled down [...]