Whidbey Island is one of our favorite day trips from Greenlake Guest House for guests who have a car and want to explore beyond the Seattle city limits. Read more to learn where to go, what to do, and why it is worth a visit. Why Go to Whidbey Island? It is beautiful in every …

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Hike with Some Locals! We recently connected with Lisa and Emily Edlin of DAYPACKED, a hiking daypack rental and hiking tour company. This mother-daughter business strives to make hiking accessible to all because they want leisure travelers to experience the splendor of the Pacific Northwest. In addition to offering tours, they also rent out fully …

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    Practice Healthy Habits and Get Outdoors This will be a unique summer in Seattle, as we gradually re-open businesses and resume more normal life during the Covid-19 era. We anticipate that August and September will be the best times to visit this summer.  Those who choose to travel can look forward to cheaper …

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Hello, this is Katie writing a guest blog for Greenlake Guest House. Originally from Kentucky, I love the outdoors and try to go outside whenever I can. Recently, my boyfriend and I did a day trip to Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic Mountains, across Puget Sound on the Olympic Peninsula west of Seattle. The drive …

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