I’ve lived in Washington State for most of my life, and it wasn’t until this summer that I visited Steilacoom for the first time. Steilacoom quickly established itself as one of my favorite coastal towns in Washington! It has all the ingredients for being the perfect weekend getaway. It’s close to major cities such as…
If you’re planning a trip to Leavenworth with kids, this article is for you! Leavenworth has all lots of kid-friendly activities. Some of our favorites include visiting a reindeer farm, throwing rocks into the river, and eating gingerbread cookies year-round. I grew up visiting Leavenworth regularly, so I can say from firsthand knowledge that Leavenworth…
The alpine town of Leavenworth, Washington, has it all: Outdoor recreation activities, a thriving arts community, and some pretty amazing restaurants! There are plenty of German restaurants in Leavenworth, but we also love that many of the restaurants specialize in utilizing local ingredients. We’ve visited Leavenworth dozens of times, and we’ve gotten to try many…
Leavenworth is one of our favorite destinations in Washington State. The Bavarian-themed town is located in the Cascade Mountains. Because of its prime location in the mountains, there are lots of beautiful hikes within easy reach of Leavenworth! Whether you want to hike to an alpine lake or a sparkling river, there’s a hike for…
Leavenworth is beautiful year-round, but I think it’s especially charming during the winter. The city really transforms into a true winter wonderland! About 89 inches of snow blanket Leavenworth over the course of each winter. In this post, I’m sharing 18 reasons to visit Leavenworth in the winter. 18 Winter Activities 1. Attend a Winter…
When you first encounter the alpine town of Leavenworth, it really feels like you’ve left the United States and arrived in Germany. The entire town is architecturally designed to resemble a Bavarian village. I grew up in Washington State and I’ve visited Leavenworth dozens of times over the years. I’ve visited Leavenworth during spring, summer,…
Wildflour is an excellent restaurant located in Leavenworth, Washington. If you have an upcoming trip to Leavenworth and you’re looking for a nice meal, this is the restaurant for you. We recently celebrated our 5-year wedding anniversary at Wildflour and we were thoroughly impressed by the experience. We think it’s worth the drive there even…
If you have been following our blog, you know that we recently stayed at the Posthotel in Leavenworth to celebrate our 5-year wedding anniversary. After living near Seattle my whole life, I can say that the Posthotel is easily one of the most romantic getaways in Washington State. It’s secluded, luxurious, and includes everything you…
The Posthotel in Leavenworth is undoubtedly one of the best romantic getaways in Washington State. We recently stayed at the Posthotel to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. In this article, we’re sharing our full review of our stay at the Posthotel! The Posthotel is located only a couple blocks away from…
We had the best time on our 3-week road trip through the American southwest! We saw canyons, arches, waterfalls, and tons of unique rock formations. We drove 3,590 miles and spent over 50 hours on the road. In this post, we’re sharing our complete itinerary for Utah and Arizona! The trip was everything we hoped…
Zion National Park is one of the most spectacular national parks within the United States. Over 4 million people travel to see Zion each year! Did you know that you can visit Zion National Park without a car and still see most of the park’s famous hikes and viewpoints? By building your itinerary from our…
Bryce Canyon National Park will take your breath away. Between the deep reds of the canyon, the maze of hoodoos (tall columns of rocks), and the ponderosa pines, you’ll be thanking yourself for booking a trip to this incredible park. If this is your first time visiting Bryce Canyon, you’ll want to make sure that…
