by Beth Swanson - Twin Peaks is the home to mystery, intrigue and a damn fine cup of coffee. People come to the Snoqualmie Valley to see the site of the fictional Twin Peaks; they have for years. In real life, the Snoqualmie Valley, tucked into the Cascade foothills in Washington State, is an area with outdoor recreation at its core. Yes, it offers must-see sights for true Twin … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
Family Climbing Vacations ROCK (See what we did there?)
by Robyn Robledo - "I'm next!" I hear my six year old yelling while I'm still at the top setting the anchors. "No, I'm next." I hear her nine year old brother argue back. My husband steps in and reminds them that there is plenty of time for them both to get in many turns. They go back to their imaginary world of play while I scream down to my husband to bring me down. … [Read more...]
Solar Eclipse with Kids: 12 Tips For Once-in-a-Lifetime Viewing
This August delivers the once in a lifetime phenomenon of a total solar eclipse. This year the path of totality (the locations where daytime will essentially be turned to night) is a 70 mile wide wave running across the United States from Oregon to South Carolina. See the NASA map here. Get the #1 Selling Solar Eclipse Guide There will be solar eclipse festivals, events and … [Read more...]