Jennings Park

Jennings Park is the jewel of Marysville, WA.  It sits on about 30 acres and is made up of three play areas for kids, a fishing/frogging pond, a multi-use sports field, a botanical garden, nature trails, and A LOT of space for any kind of fun.  Just the other day, my daughter and I spent three hours park-hopping, “free of charge”. The dinosaur...

Totem Family Diner

Serving family sized portions at family friendly prices, Totem Family Diner has been satisfying hungry tummies since 1953.  The totem pole signage out front is a familiar symbol to locals and a welcoming figure to vacationers.  As Snohomish County cities continue to modernize, Totem Diner ensures guests are treated to an original, old-style Everett flavor. Guests...

The Vienna Kaffeehaus

Snohomish County has entrepreneurial gems spread throughout every city within its borders; niche markets thrive here.  I know two types of coffee people, those that drink for the buzz and those that drink for the quality.  One type is easier to please than the other, opportunely both types can find a product for which their inclinations qualify at The Vienna Coffee Company (VCC). ...

Bonhoeffer Botanical Gardens

With some free time, drive out to Stanwood and visit the Bonhoeffer Botanical Gardens (named after Dietrich Bonhoeffer).  This location serves as a preservation site for indigenous plant and wildlife species in Washington State, the gardens offer educational and recreational opportunities for guests of any demographic. There is no entry fee, there may have been a box setup for donations,...