Things to Do in Mukilteo, Washington

Mukilteo is a city in Snohomish County in Washington State. This area is a beautiful example of the Puget Sound. And it is easy to pass an afternoon or evening there. Visit the Beach First off, the beach in Mukilteo is excellent for individuals, friend groups, and families. The beach is a mixture of sand, rocks, and wood. And the […]

The Unique Emu-Z-Um in Grand View, Idaho

Lawson’s Emu-Z-Um was a very unique mixture of wildlife and history, located in Southern Idaho. This open-air museum was more like a collection of buildings from the historic western settlement of Owyhee County than a traditional museum. These buildings contained many artifacts from the late 1800s and early 1900s. And, on the grounds of the museum, roamed emus — large […]

University of Washington Cherry Blossoms

There are not many places in the United States to see foliage native to Japan. However, in the Puget Sound area of Washington State, a large collection of this foliage can be found on the University of Washington campus. There is a group of cherry blossom trees located on The Quad of the university grounds, which attract thousands of spectators […]

The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic

Every fall in Boise, Idaho an unusual sight occurs: The sky is filled with balloons. But it is not just any balloons that fill the air above the City of Trees, it is hot air balloons. These balloons are part of the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic. They launch from Ann Morrison Park several times over the course of a […]

Cleo’s Ferry Museum and Nature Trail

I would describe Cleo’s Ferry Museum and Nature Trail as a sort of fairy garden, except it was built for humans.  This interesting nature trail is located at 1984 ID-45, Melba, Idaho 83641. Even with this address written down it can be a bit hard to spot the entryway if you do not know what to expect. You should be […]

Neko Cat Cafe in Seattle

Just down the steps of a brick building on the corner of Pine Street and Belmont Avenue in Seattle is a little basement that has been turned into a sleek cafe. But this is not just any cafe…this is a cat cafe. Specifically, NEKO Cat Cafe.  This cafe is filled with cats of all different colors and sizes, breeds and […]