Ahhhhh, the Pacific Northwest! The mountains, the water, the great outdoors! It’s so beautiful and idyllic – you should definitely go on a hike with your kids. Your kids, and 1,000 other people who had the same clever idea… Have you ever noticed that the trails an hour outside the city are busier than I-90 was on your drive up?? I swear it wasn’t like this when I was little. But we’ve found a couple lesser known “hikes” that are perfect for little legs and are an easy way to enjoy the PNW with your family.

Our town of Sammamish has a small Wednesday night Farmers Market that runs from early May through late September. I’m not sure what it is about this simple weekly event, but my kids and I LOVE going each week.