August in Washington State
I headed home to Seattle this past summer for my brother’s wedding and a photography workshop, and turned the trip into a proper homecoming — equal parts touristing and reconnecting with the parts of Washington I never fully explored while I actually lived there.
Downtown Seattle
I finally did all the touristy things downtown that I skipped for years just because I lived there — wandering the waterfront, weaving through Pike Place Market, and taking in the skyline like a visitor instead of a local. There’s something fun about rediscovering your own city with fresh eyes.
Wandering the rest of Washington
From the city, I made my way out to the Olympic Mountains for a few days of hiking, ate my fair share of Ivar’s on the water, and headed over to Eastern Washington to see family. The landscape shifts so dramatically across the state — misty mountain trails on one side, wide open hills and farmland on the other — that it barely feels like the same place.
Between the wedding, the workshop, and all the wandering in between, it was the kind of trip that reminded me why I fell for this state in the first place.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do in downtown Seattle?
Pike Place Market, the waterfront along Elliott Bay, and the downtown skyline views are great starting points for a Seattle visit.
What else is worth seeing in Washington State beyond Seattle?
The Olympic Mountains offer excellent hiking, while Eastern Washington’s open landscape is a striking contrast to the coast — both are worth the drive from Seattle.
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