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Fun Day Trips Near Seattle, WA
Sometimes you have a hankering to go on a trip, but you don’t have the time to get on a plane. Here are some fun and local day trip ideas!
Fun Day Trips Near Seattle, WA
Nicole Serviss, RE/MAX Elite
Sometimes you have a hankering to go on a trip, but you don’t have the time to get on a plane. Here are some fun and local day trip ideas!
If you want to see some city stuff: Pikes Place Market in Seattle. You can watch them throw the fish. Eat some cheese at Beechers and get a cup o' joe at the first Starbucks. Visit the gum wall. It's as cool and as gross as it sounds.
If you want to see more nature stuff: Snoqualmie Falls. It’s an easy place to walk up to. You park across the street and take a pedestrian bridge.
If you want to see some beautiful islands in the Puget Sound: Visit the San Juan Islands. Taking a ferry boat is part of the experience. Or you can do a whale watching tour!
If you like bridges: Deception Pass. It will seriously WOW you. It's the only non-ferry way to get to Whidbey Island, which has some cool historic military bases (as well as an active Navy base). Fort Casey is situated in Coupeville on the west side of the island. Go explore some old decommissioned military bunkers. Bring a flashlight.
If you want to see WA from above: Visit Snohomish! We have hot air balloon rides and skydiving!
If you're into brats and beer: Visit Leavenworth. It's a quaint Bavarian village in the mountains. This is a great town to visit in the summer or the winter. Summer offers river floats and warm weather. The wintertime offers horse-drawn sleigh rides and Christmas lights!
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100 Things To Do At Home This Summer in Snohomish
So many fun options to choose from to make the best of a stay-at-home summer. Plant a garden, have a picnic, fly a kite… to name a few!
100 Things To Do At Home This Summer in Snohomish
Nicole Serviss, RE/MAX Elite
So many fun options to choose from to make the best of a stay-at-home summer.
1. Plant a garden.
2. Have a picnic. Bonus: Use ingredients from your garden!
3. Fly a kite.
4. Go camping in the backyard.
5. Make an obstacle course.
6. Go on a scavenger hunt around your neighborhood.
7. Give the car a good wash.
8. Make DIY chalk paint, then decorate the driveway.
9. Learn how to do a cartwheel.
10. Build a mud kitchen.
11. Make and play with your very own water table.
12. Give the dog a bath with the garden hose.
13. Collect and paint pet rocks.
14. Create a DIY water wall.
15. Set up a back yard tight rope.
16. Use non-toxic, washable spray paint to make a backyard twister game.
17. Make DIY bubbles.
18. Set up an outdoor movie night.
19. Play backyard bingo.
20. Go stargazing.
21. Catch a lightening bug.
22. Go puddle stomping after a storm.
23. Play I-spy.
24. Create a sheet masterpiece. Hang up an old white sheet and let the kids paint.
25. Enjoy story time outside.
26. Look for shapes in the clouds. Bonus: Create stories with the shapes you see!
27. Make a gameboard out of chalk.
28. Use laundry baskets to play frisbee golf.
29. Run through the sprinkler.
30. Do a sack race with pillowcases.
31. Hug a tree.
32. Make s’mores.
33. Make a homemade water blob.
34. Learn a new outdoor sport.
35. Make homemade popsicles.
36. Have a water balloon fight.
37. Take an outdoor nap (in the shade).
38. Dance in the rain.
39. Tie-dye shirts, beach towels, shorts, dresses, sheets – anything!
40. Have a bonfire.
41. Ride bikes.
42. Create a fairy garden.
43. Collect and identify the plants growing in your yard.
44. Make a papier-mâché piñata and fill it with treats.
45. Shadow trace your toys on a sunny day.
46. Make slime.
47. Play hopscotch.
48. Climb a tree.
49. Build an outdoor fort.
50. Create a DIY slip and slide with a tarp, water and some dish soap.
51. Paint kind messages on rocks and leave them around your neighborhood.
52. Play lawn checkers.
53. Make ice cream in a bag.
54. Play hide and seek.
55. Find a quiet spot outside, close your eyes and meditate for five minutes.
56. Go for a walk and measure how far things are from your house.
57. Hula hoop.
58. Recycle old crayons by melting them in the sun.
59. Play in a sandbox.
60. Press leaves and flowers into an old book or scrapbook.
61. Paint with fruit or flowers.
62. Play catch with a ball.
63. Catch and release bugs you find in your yard.
64. Paint with a (clean!) fly swatter.
65. Set up two goals and play soccer.
66. Make a collage from things you find in nature.
67. Create a toy car wash or bike car wash.
68. Make pine cone bird feeders and hang them in a tree.
69. Make leaf rubbings.
70. Make a daisy or clover crown.
71. Whittle some sticks.
72. Make a miniature golf course in your yard.
73. Have a shaving cream fight.
74. Learn about the history and significance of totem poles and make your own.
75. Paint with colorful ice.
76. Have a water gun fight.
77. Play tag with a wet sponge.
78. Design mud sculptures.
79. Plant a butterfly garden.
80. Play a game of marbles.
81. Weave with nature.
82. Make a DIY composter.
83. Do outdoor yoga.
84. Help clean out the garage.
85. Play balloon volleyball.
86. Practice hammering nails into scrap wood (with supervision).
87. Keep a list of the birds that visit your backyard.
88. Hang up some lights, put on music and have an outdoor dance party.
89. Fill a plastic container with toys for a frozen giant ice block.
90. DIY giant pick up sticks.
91. Make a your own giant Jenga game.
92. Make a worm farm.
93. Host an egg and spoon race.
94. Have a tea party with stuffed animals and dolls.
95. Decorate your bikes, especially for holidays like the 4th of July.
96. Paint with water.
97. Use an old bed sheet to play a parachute game.
98. Make friendship bracelets.
99. Have access to water? Go fishing.
100. Lace up your shoes or roller blades and play street hockey.
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Your Guide to Christmas Tree Farms in Snohomish County
Looking for the right place to find the right tree? Locals chime in on where they like to go and why.
Your Guide to Christmas Trees Farms
Looking for the right place to find the right tree? Locals chime in on where they like to go and why.
Promise Land
22502 Dubuque Rd, Snohomish, WA 98290
“Had big full trees. Free hot cocoa and marshmallows to roast on the fire. We've ended up here the last 2 years after driving around to see new places. The trees are a little pricier $65 to 90 but there is a good selection.”
Lochsloy Acres Christmas Trees
5511 WA-92, Lake Stevens, WA 98258
“They have a great selection. Staff is super friendly, free hot cocoa and/or cider after you've found your tree. They also shake, bale the tree and will put it on your car for you. They provide sleds to pull the tree, gloves and a saw.”
Red Rooster Ranch
12909 279th Ave NE, Granite Falls, WA 98252
“LOVE this place! The last couple of years the trees have been a bit shorter than what we look for.”
“Gorgeous setting and the friendliest of service.” Facebook
Fish Creek Tree Farm
18420 3rd Ave NE, Arlington, WA 98223
“Huge selection. Relaxing environment. Great prices. No pressure to choose specific types of trees because the pricing was simple and based on height. We were able to get whatever tree we wanted that was as tall as me and knew we'd pay $30 or less. Kids were given candy canes and happily frolicked through the trees.”
Dairyland
This is where we got our tree last year. Check out my post below!
Farmer Brown's Christmas Tree Farm
12017 109th Ave NE, Arlington, WA 98223
“We love farmer browns! We have been going here for years and by far is the best Christmas tree farm around! They have such a huge selection of trees and are always great every year! They have hand saws you can use or you can bring your own. They have a fire always going as well as hot chocolate and apple cider. They also have baked goods for sale as well as hotdogs. Staff is very helpful and this place makes Christmas tree hunting worth it!”
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9 Farmer's Markets Not to Miss in Snohomish County
There’s nothing like going to the market to pick up some fresh and local goodies to eat. Not only is the quality amazing, but you get to support your local community through those farmers and other vendors.
9 Farmer's Markets Not to Miss in Snohomish County
There’s nothing like going to the market to pick up some fresh and local goodies to eat. Not only is the quality amazing, but you get to support your local community through those farmers and other vendors.
I put together a list of local markets, organized by day of the week. Make sure you follow their facebook page for any updates.
Wednesday
Monroe Farmer’s Market
Location: Galaxy Theatres Monroe 1 Galaxy Way, Monroe, Washington 98272
When: May 29th 3-7PM then every other Wednesday until September 18th.
Friday
Stanwood/Camano Farmer’s Market (used to be knows as Port Susan Farmer’s Market)
Location: Behind the Stanwood Police Station, 8727 271st NW, Stanwood, WA 98292
When: Friday, June through mid-October, 2pm - 6pm
Bothell Friday Market
Granite Falls Farmer’s Market
Location: Next to Hanky Pies, 106 S Cascade Ave, Granite Falls, Washington
When: Sundays, June through September 29th 2019, 2pm - 6pm
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