Kids & Things
Cool Pool: Bainbridge Island
My kids can entertain themselves for hours in the simple rectangles of water found at most community centers and hotels, but every once in awhile we’ll run across a pool with water features so fun they make Marco Polo look downright old-school-boring.
read moreMore Go, Less Faux
Leavenworth is home to twice as many nutcrackers (5,000+) as residents (2,200+), which is fitting for this faux-Bavarian village in north-central Washington. Leavenworth’s weekly events, including festivals for Oktoberfest, holiday tree lighting and other occasions, attract thousands of visitors each year.
read moreSoaring Eaglets
Mountain biking with kids can be a Goldilocks affair. Some trails are too hard. They are technical, rooty and steep, and they lead to frustrated, tearful young bikers in the first five minutes. Some trails are too soft. They are so..
read moreZoe & the Swamp Monster
If your children are like mine, sometimes they get in a mood where hiking ranks right up there with walking to school. On days where it takes a little extra incentive to get them to lace up their boots, the Swamp Trail on Tiger Mountain might do the trick.
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