walking on travels

Seattle is bursting with green spaces. There are many that people know about but also a few hidden gems. We stumbled across one such spot while looking for the Chinese Garden in West Seattle. On the South Seattle Community College campus, across the parking lot from the auto shop, lays a compact, yet impressive arboretum. [...]

“Look Dek. Chickens!” Slowly I make my way down the shady, winding drive. I pass a chicken crossing sign and  touch down on the brakes a little more. Incidents involving poultry were not on my agenda that day. Dek giggles with glee. He points out every chicken (and crow) we see before parking. He can’t [...]

My friend Nicole over at Camera Crypt sent me some beautiful pictures from her recent tour through the Bloedel Reserve. This is an old estate that was developed into a public garden and covers over 150 acres on Bainbridge Island in Puget Sound, just a short ferry ride from Seattle. I have been dying to [...]

Volcanoes are one of the prime reasons many travelers head to the Big Island. Ok, so maybe this isn’t true, but it was one of our main reasons for going. We purposely stayed on the east side of the island so we would not be rushed and could really explore the area, not just do [...]

We had so much fun at the Pacific Science Center last week. I thought I would give you all a little preview of one of the highlights- the Butterfly room. You have never seen toddlers so aware of their feet. We had to be extra careful not to crush any butterflies as we explored. Stay [...]

There is nothing like a beautiful Hawaiian beach. Make it a baby beach and it is all the better for a family with small children. Baby beaches have gentle waters easy enough for the smallest swimmer to enjoy. Parents can take a seat in the warm waters, soak up some sun and watch their children [...]

The one thing everyone told us to see on Orcas Island was the lookout tower on Mt. Constitution in Moran State Park. If it were even moderately clear, the view would be spectacular. We could not have listened to better advice. The drive up Mt. Constitution was full of twist, turns and switchbacks. Trees blocked [...]