Leland Schwab's (schwab) Blog

Head to the Hurricane Ridge Ski Area this Winter The Northwest is one of the most beautiful places in the world with striking mountainous views, sparkling waters, and picturesque coastlines. Many people move here just for outdoor recreation!  Thankfully, the Hurricane Ridge Ski Area is only an h...

Dine Out at These Port Angeles Restaurants One thing is for sure about living in the Northwest: we have such a bounty of fresh ingredients from land and sea, there’s no shortage of unique places to eat. And Port Angeles restaurants are no exception! From casual, family-friendly eateries and cafe...

8 Things You Should Do During the First Week in a New House You’ve just purchased a new home and your head is spinning with ideas. Interior design, remodeling dreams and entertaining plans are all running through your mind. But before you get ahead of yourself, you have to handle the basics. Here...

Excellent Sequim Restaurants For Fall 2021 When it comes to Sequim restaurants, your choices are plentiful!  From romantic cafes and family-friendly diners to lively pubs and upscale farm-to-table eateries, you’ll be delighted by the selection in this small, charming town. Among Sequim restauran...

Our Favorite Fall Activities! Fall on the Olympic Peninsula is pretty magical – and certainly ranks high at the top of our list of places to explore.  There are so many great things to do in Sequim this fall, too, some of which may surrpise you! The Pacific Northwest may not share the same vibra...

Visit Finnriver Farm & Cidery This Fall There are plenty of great reasons to visit the Olympic Peninsula, home to great towns like Sequim, Port Angeles, and Port Townsend, not to mention the sensationally beautiful Olympic National Park.  But the Olympic Peninsula is also home to some delicious ...

5 Best Hikes in the Olympic National Park This Fall When it comes to finding the best hikes in the Olympic National Park, you’ll probably find as many opinions as you will trails.  There are what seems to be an endless variety of hikes to take within and around the park – and probably more than ...

6 Great Washington Wineries Near Sequim There are many incredible things to love about Sequim and the Olympic Peninsula as a whole – including indulging in some delicious wine tasting at nearby Washington wineries.  Especially now, with international travel being limited, it’s a great time to ge...

Visit Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend The Olympic Peninsula truly is a wonderful getaway destination, filled with an incredible range of things to see and do – and that includes visiting wonderful historic attractions like Fort Worden State Park.  Fort Worden State Park is located in the...

Our Favorite Things to do in Sequim This summer, traveling abroad is a challenge, which means once again more and more people are turning to destinations closer to home for adventure.  There are so many incredible things to do in Sequim and on the Olympic Peninsula as a whole, which make it an un...