The Snoqualmie Valley Railroad is a five-mile train ride aboard antique railroad coaches through the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. Trains operate April through October on weekends, Saturday and Sunday. Round trip is approximately one hour and forty-five minutes and includes a stop at the Railway History … [Read more...] about Antique train rides on Snoqualmie Valley Railroad
Hobbies & Interests
Low power FM community radio stations in the Puget Sound region
Have you ever gone to the drive-in movies and turned on your radio to hear the audio of the film? Or tuned into a station listed on a highway sign for ferry, highway, or weather information? If so, you’ve used a Low Power FM radio station. These stations are becoming more popular as folks learn the benefits … [Read more...] about Low power FM community radio stations in the Puget Sound region
101+ always free things to do for fun
The following free things to do in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region include indoor and outdoor attractions, tours, museum, parks and gardens, free music, outdoor activities, and more. We offer many different types of events, suitable for young and old, when you have kids in tow, need to stay indoors, or want … [Read more...] about 101+ always free things to do for fun
Tips and tricks for photographing fireworks
Photographing fireworks is challenging. Below, we offer some tips from National Geographic and other sources for capturing images of nighttime fireworks shows. Also, we list some vantage points throughout the Puget Sound region where you might be able to snap a great photo. Weather permitting, of course (always a … [Read more...] about Tips and tricks for photographing fireworks
Free printable coloring and activity pages for kids and adults
Here's a list of printable coloring pages for your kids or the kid in you! Download and print these free coloring pages for a rainy day activity, to support Seattle sports teams, during the Christmas holiday, or any time you or kids are looking for something fun and cheap to pass the time. We love it because anyone can … [Read more...] about Free printable coloring and activity pages for kids and adults
STEM for kids at home with Rosie Research
Science projects are a key part of learning for all kids. With school closures, many families are wondering how to fill in the gap with science activities at home. "Rosie Research" on Bainbridge Island helps families do just that. What's more, the projects and activities are affordable and fun for kids and … [Read more...] about STEM for kids at home with Rosie Research
Our reader’s favorite things to do in 2019
At the beginning of the year, we look at our readers' favorite things to do in the past year. In the list below we've arranged popular seasonal activities first, followed by articles that were popular throughout the year and not attached to any particular season or holiday. Most popular seasonal activities The New … [Read more...] about Our reader’s favorite things to do in 2019
Ultimate guide: bike riding for fun or commuting
If you are a bike rider, this is your one-stop site for information about riding in the Puget Sound region whether you are a pleasure seeker, commute daily to work, or are new to the Seattle-Tacoma metro area and need basic information about two-wheeled transportation. As with all the information at Greater … [Read more...] about Ultimate guide: bike riding for fun or commuting
Free small airplane rides for adults and kids
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is a passionate community of more than 200,000 aviators. "Experimental" is what the Federal Aviation Administration calls planes built by individuals rather than in factories. It's their mission to grow participation in aviation. Whatever your interests or aviation goals, EAA can … [Read more...] about Free small airplane rides for adults and kids
Free (and cheap) cooking classes and food tours
Listed below are free cooking classes and food tours in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region. While there are plenty of places in Seattle where you can find cooking classes and food tours costing $80 and much more, here we focus on fun food-themed events that are free or cheap (half the cost of regular prices), … [Read more...] about Free (and cheap) cooking classes and food tours
