Hey there! Planning your first trip to Olympic National Park in Washington? I've visited this gorgeous national park three times. The first two times were with my husband and young children. We were visiting this area for a family reunion and we just sampled Hurricane Ridge and Hoh Rainforest on those trips. Then last June, […]
Hello! Planning a trip to Spokane, Washington? My family visited Spokane last summer for my husband's work. At first glance, Spokane isn't the most glamorous convention city, but say “YES!” if you get the chance to go. We loved discovering what makes this city great. Spokane is beautiful! We booked a downtown hotel, just across […]
Hey there! Thinking of a trip to the San Juan Islands in Washington? It's an island vacation unlike any other. My 12-year-old son has visited a lot of great places like Paris, London, New York City, Orlando… He liked them all, but the San Juan Islands in Washington State rank highest on his list of […]
We visited some of Seattle's best known spots, and a few that first-timers might not have heard of. Here are my family's favorite activities from our trip to Seattle, Washington. It’s Cathy from My Book a Day. We have a little bit of everything in our family – a teenager, a pre-teen and a preschooler […]
Hello! When our oldest child was a newborn, we attended a family reunion in Washington State and planned to drive through North Cascades National Park on our way home. Unfortunately, she became ill and we changed our route to stay closer to cities and get home quickly. Fast forward eleven years and our family had […]
Hi there! Planning a trip to San Juan Island in Washington? Lime Kiln Point was irresistible when we planned our trip to the San Juan Islands last summer. This state park is known for its whale watching, historic lighthouse and rugged beauty. I'm a sucker for all three. Here's what you need to know before […]
Getting there is truly half the fun on the Washington ferries. If you're planning a trip to Seattle, Whidbey Island, the San Juan Islands, Victoria B.C. or other parts of the Puget Sound, then taking a ferry may be your most direct route. Ferries are fun for families because they are a novel experience for […]
Hello! One night at North Beach Inn on Orcas Island was just not enough. We visited earlier this summer on a whirlwind tour of the beautiful San Juan Islands. We figured out a little late that we should have planned our itinerary around the ferry schedule, and were only able to enjoy one evening on Orcas […]
When our San Juan Islands whale watching tour was changed from Monday to Tuesday on short notice, we had a free afternoon on our hands. So, Crystal Seas Kayaking, a partner of our whale watching tour operator, suggested that we try a 3-hour family kayak tour. We own a couple of kayaks and use them […]
Hello! Planning a trip to the San Juan Islands in Washington? This is one of those posts where I feel like I'm giving away one of travel's best kept secrets. We had no idea what to expect when my San Juan Island contact suggested that we visit Roche Harbor for lunch or dinner, and knowing […]
Hey there! Have you heard of “glamping?” Glamping is a hot trend in family vacations right now. My family tried it for the first time a few weeks ago during our trip to the wild and beautiful San Juan Islands in Washington State. We stayed at Lakedale Resort – a fun, family-oriented resort just a […]
Whale watching was a top priority on my bucket list for a long time. Tours can be hit or miss, but we could not have chosen a better day for our tour with San Juan Excursions. The weather was perfect and the whales and other wildlife were abundant. We experienced the best case scenario, and finally checked […]
Hello! Are you considering a trip to Friday Harbor? Earthbox Inn and Spa is a stylish motor inn located in Friday Harbor, Washington. It's a friendly place, and fun for families. Here's a list of what to expect at Earthbox Inn, plus extra tips for planning your trip. Conveniently located Earthbox Inn is located a […]
