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The best things to do in West Seattle, including Alki Beach

February 27, 2025 by Matthew

Beautiful spring sunset from Alki Beach in West Seattle. The light waves wash up onto a rocky beach while the pier juts out into the water. The Olympic Mountains in the distance create a backdrop for the peach, yellow and blue colors of the sky with a bright yellow ball of sun getting ready to set.

Curious about experiencing the "beach town" vibe of West Seattle and Alki Beach? This step-by-step guide delivers all the best things to do.Whether visiting Seattle for the first time or a long-standing local in the area, West Seattle provides a breath of fresh sea air. This relaxed but vibrant community has a distinct energy that encompasses bustling beach culture, great food … [Read more...] about The best things to do in West Seattle, including Alki Beach

Captain Whidbey — all you need to know to enjoy the island hotel in peaceful Penn Cove

October 19, 2020 by Matthew

Matthew Kessi peers from a window on the second floor of Captain Whidbey, which is a historic log cabin lodge on the banks of Penn Cove. The sun is shining through some fir trees in the distance.

It's amazing that such a place like Whidbey Island exists mere minutes away from a sprawling Seattle metropolis, and the twenty minute Mukilteo to Clinton Ferry is all that's needed to refresh the canvas to begin a new adventure. The long and narrow stretch of land takes command in the Puget Sound, spanning 55 miles -- from the Clinton Ferry Terminal (on the south) to dramatic … [Read more...] about Captain Whidbey — all you need to know to enjoy the island hotel in peaceful Penn Cove

Sleeping car experience on long-distance Amtrak train Empire Builder, from Seattle to Chicago.

August 27, 2019 by Matthew

Waking up in the middle of the Rocky Mountains in the sleeping car of long-distance Amtrak train Empire Builder is an amazing experience. Acres of fir trees race by as we weave in and out of rushing mountain streams, the tracks constantly turning. The train pulls into the Whitefish, Montana station, giving us our first chance to step onto stable ground since leaving Seattle … [Read more...] about Sleeping car experience on long-distance Amtrak train Empire Builder, from Seattle to Chicago.

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