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Washington: Family travel and accessible travel

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Islands, cities, mountains, parks, and our favorite scenic drive

The Vancouver waterfront at sunset, by the Columbia River

Vancouver, WA

Girl in pink dress stands at the end of a dock on Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho, as part of an epic family road trip on the International Selkirk Loop.

Scenic drive: International Selkirk Loop (Washington, Idaho, British Columbia)

Incredible views from Bateman Island in the Columbia River

Tri-Cities

Our family experiences in Washington State

Where to stay in Vancouver, WA, such as near the pedestrian waterfront park area

Where to stay in Vancouver, Washington, USA

Seattle Space Needle

Where to stay in Seattle

Rock paper scissors in interactive sculpture? Only on San Juan Island

Beyond Friday Harbor: Shoulder season on San Juan Island with kids

International Selkirk Loop RV parks

Great places to camp and RV in the Pacific Northwest!

13 great places to camp and RV in the Pacific Northwest

9 vacations in Washington State with kids

Girl in pink dress stands at the end of a dock on Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho, as part of an epic family road trip on the International Selkirk Loop.

Epic family road trip: Discover the International Selkirk Loop

Amputee with prosthetic leg walks easily along a paved path on Whidbey Island.

Whales, trails & art: Accessible travel on Whidbey Island

Is Olympic Peninsula accessible? Amputee mama hikes at Crescent Lake.

Is Olympic Peninsula accessible? An RVing amputee family finds out

Smiling child wearing hat, sunglasses, and P.F.D. while sitting in a kayak by the river.

Atoms, axes, kayaks & fossils: Things to do with kids in Tri-Cities, WA

The Vancouver waterfront at sunset, by the Columbia River

5 best places to stay in Vancouver, WA with kids

Victoria to Seattle ferry with kids: The FRS Clipper departs daily from Seattle

Victoria to Seattle ferry with kids: Is it worth it?

Off the beaten path in Seattle Southside, at Saltwater State Park

72 hours off the beaten path in Seattle… Southside?

A Zillah WA summer family trip offers kids and adults alike a chance to relax and recharge.

Take a Zillah WA summer family trip: 24 hours in Yakima Valley wine country

Tractors, tamales & kid friendly fun: Take a Union Gap summer family trip in Washington State

Incredible views from Bateman Island in the Columbia River

Washington Tri-Cities family vacation: STEM, outdoors & more

As Learners and Makers, our family of four slows down, connects, and enjoys the world and each other's company. We have been traveling full time since 2022.

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