Guido's Corner

Well hello there! Long time no bark. It's still summer and there's still time to take some quick day trips from Seattle. Since I visit Yakima a lot (my Mom's from there) I thought I would share some of my favorite stops along I-90. I really like riding in the car so when the folks say "let's go bye-bye" my tail starts wagging and I'm ready to rock.

One of my favorite towns along I-90 is Snoqualmie, just a 30-minute drive and you're there! It's so close, yet feels so far away. I'm not allowed to go to the Falls there but you should check them out, I hear they're amazing! If you can splurge a little why not do lunch at Salish Lodge overlooking the Falls? There's also a casino nearby and don't forget to check out downtown Snoqualmie, it's quaint and loaded with shops and restaurants to browse. With Mt. Si nearby there is also tons of hiking in the area.

A little further east along I-90 and we find ourselves in Roslyn. This town was made famous by being a filming location for Northern Exposure back in the day, but it's so much more than that! With the recent addition of Suncadia Resort nearby you can golf, dine, shop and play in this very small town. Don't leave without stopping by The Brick, Washington's oldest operating bar!

And finally, have you been to Yakima lately? It's booming! Stop by the visitor center when you get there, but here are some fun ideas: winery tours, a visit to Ummelina Day Spa, lunch at Geppetto's, shopping at the Farmer's Market, dinner at Gasperetti's, float the Yakima River, and more! The fun things to do there are plenty and the sunny days last well into the fall.

Gotta run, I think I hear the car starting up!