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Sammamish, WA | Travel & Tourism
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KirstieAllie

Visiting The Desert In Washington State (Best Things To Do)

by KirstieAllie

Want some nice dry heat? Just head to the Pacific Northwest! Actually, I just wanted to be the first person in history to put all of those words into one sentence. However, contrary to popular belief, they’re all true! Large swathes of Washington and Oregon receive very little rain. In fact, the deserts of Washington …

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Categories Hikes & Trails, Free Activities

Does It Actually Rain A Lot In Seattle? (No, Not Really…)

by KirstieAllie

If there’s one thing everyone knows, it’s that it rains constantly in Seattle. That and the fact that Seattle-ites love their coffee. However, just because “everybody knows something” doesn’t make it anywhere near true. Despite many people considering Seattle to be one of the wettest cities on the West Coast, its level of raininess is …

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Categories Life & Culture

Michelin Star Restaurants In Seattle (The Very Short List)

by KirstieAllie

At A GlanceThere are currently no Michelin Star restaurants in Seattle as the Michelin Group does not publish a guide for the region. However, there are several luxury spots that would be contenders for a star. The following 7 are my favorites in the area. However, If you need a single restaurant to visit, get …

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Categories Food & Drink

Is Nude Hiking Legal In The Pacific Northwest? (WA, OR, AK)

by KirstieAllie

I like to go hiking a lot, so my friends often call me up when they have a hiking-related question. However, I got a call last week which…let’s just say it wasn’t quite up my alley. My friend who called told me that he was in Europe a week ago and some of the other …

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Categories Life & Culture, Hikes & Trails, State & National Parks

7 Most Common Natural Disasters In Washington (Hurricanes!?)

by KirstieAllie

My wife grew up in Washington and told me it was literally impossible for a hurricane to hit the Washington coast. I was pretty confused, then, when we were looking to move to Oregon and she was emphatic that we stay away from flood and tsunami zones. Wait, what? Isn’t a tsunami and a hurricane …

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Categories Life & Culture

What Is Living In Washington State Like? My 13 Pros & Cons

by KirstieAllie

In my opinion, Washington State is one of the best vacation destinations in the contiguous United States. I mean, not for me since I live here, but for people who come from the dry and dreary areas that make up the rest of the United States. However, for many people, Washington is one of those …

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Categories Life & Culture

14 Best Secluded Beaches In Oregon (For Avoiding Crowds)

by KirstieAllie

My wife and I like people, we really do. But we’re not shopping for a 5-acre property so we can fill our yard with more guests. Instead, we plan vacations to get away from our house and people who know where we live. Despite its popularity, the Oregon coast is one of our favorite places …

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Categories Hikes & Trails, Beaches, Free Activities, State & National Parks

5 Historic Towns In Washington State That Are Worth Visiting

by KirstieAllie

After spending time in the eastern United States I’m always a bit surprised when I come back to the PNW and find out how recent “history” is here. The oldest towns in the PNW aren’t much older than the house I lived in while in Virginia. However, that’s now to say that the PNW doesn’t …

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Categories Free Activities

What Is It Like To Live In Portland As A Conservative?

by KirstieAllie

Portland is full of weirdos. Or, at least, that’s what everyone says. However, with all of the draws that Oregon has, it’s not unusual for every type of person to have their eye on the Beaver State. The reputation of Oregon, and Portland, in particular, has grown to such a gargantuan level that many conservatives …

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Categories Life & Culture

Living In Washington & Working In Oregon (My Pros & Cons)

by KirstieAllie

A friend of mine recently told me that he bought some property in Washington and asked me to help him move. I was feeling pretty generous, so I agreed and I told him that I would help him load up his U-Haul. After we moved the couch, we decided to take a break. I asked …

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