Back in 2023, Danish sculptor Thomas Dambo traveled across the US creating even more of his awesome trolls made of recycled materials as part of a new series called Way of the Bird King. He started off in South Londonderry, VT, then continued on to Hainesport, NJ, Germfask, MI … [Read more...] about Northwest Trolls: Way Of The Bird King – How To Find Thomas Dambo’s Trolls In Washington & Oregon
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Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Washington
From early April to early May, we spent a month exploring Washington. Washington hadn't been a state that was on my radar as somewhere I particularly cared about visiting, but that was my mistake. It's amazing! From the eastern side of the state in Spokane to the western side … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Washington
7 Days In Port Angeles, WA: Here’s What We Did
After 10 days in Spokane, 5 days in Leavenworth and 6 days in Seattle, our final stop in Washington state was Port Angeles. Port Angeles is on the Olympic Peninsula, just north of Olympic National Park. Although it's only ~60 miles northwest of Seattle, it takes longer than … [Read more...] about 7 Days In Port Angeles, WA: Here’s What We Did
Slimed, Kissed, Slobbered (& Boogered!) At Olympic Game Farm In Sequim, WA
To say I have a certain reputation amongst our friends (and probably you, dear readers) would be an understatement. It's well known that I love the animals. It's also been established that if there's a chance to touch an animal, I'll be at the front of the line. I particularly … [Read more...] about Slimed, Kissed, Slobbered (& Boogered!) At Olympic Game Farm In Sequim, WA
Seattle’s Space Needle: Do Look Down!
In addition to Starbucks, Microsoft and Frasier, one of the things that Seattle is best known for is the Space Needle. Constructed in 1961, it was opened to the public in 1962 in time for the World's Fair which took place in Seattle that year. At 605 ft high at the top of its … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Space Needle: Do Look Down!
40 Photos From The Stunning Chihuly Garden And Glass Art Museum In Seattle, WA
Confession time: Shae and I aren't art lovers. Well, not for the most part anyway. We love Thomas Dambo's sculptures and have enjoyed other pieces of art (including quirky pieces like Matchstick Marvels) around the country that we've seen on our 50 state road trip, but art … [Read more...] about 40 Photos From The Stunning Chihuly Garden And Glass Art Museum In Seattle, WA
14 Fun & Tasty Things To Do In Leavenworth, WA
After 10 days in Spokane, our next stop in Washington was Leavenworth. We stayed there for five nights and had a wonderful time. Leavenworth is a mountain city styled after a Bavarian village. As a result, stores, restaurants and even hotels in the city have to be built with … [Read more...] about 14 Fun & Tasty Things To Do In Leavenworth, WA
All The Cuteness At Leavenworth Reindeer Farm In Leavenworth, WA
As long-time followers will know, I'm all about the animals, especially when you can touch them. So when I found the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm, I knew I had to stop by. Stephen enjoys the animals, but was happy to let me go while he stayed back with Truffles - it was moving day … [Read more...] about All The Cuteness At Leavenworth Reindeer Farm In Leavenworth, WA
Hotel Review: Hampton Inn Leavenworth, WA
On our way from Spokane to Seattle, we decided to spend five nights in Leavenworth, a Bavarian-style city in the middle of the state. We stayed at the Hampton Inn Leavenworth which is in a convenient location only a mile from downtown and right next to a grocery store. Our … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hampton Inn Leavenworth, WA
Riding The Alpine Coaster At Leavenworth Adventure Park
The moment I saw that there was an Alpine Coaster at Leavenworth Adventure Park in Washington state, I knew I had to ride it. Growing up in southeast England, I have fond memories of going to Windsor Safari Park as a kid. It's now where Legoland is located, but in its former … [Read more...] about Riding The Alpine Coaster At Leavenworth Adventure Park