i love blue heron their staff are so sweet and care a lot about the horses and people,especially…read morethe owner she is so kind.

Ruel is awesome and the farm is a wonderful place to learn how to ride a horse. During Covid times,…read moreriding and instruction is limited to people who stable their horses at the farm but otherwise, this is a wonderful place to spend a few magical hours either riding a horse yourself or watching a child ride their first (or fiftieth) horse. The barn area is large and has jumps for riders to attempt. Instructors were patient and inspirational for the kids that were riding when I went to Blue Heron. There is an upstairs office where you can watch the riders. Definitely would recommend spending some time at Blue Heron but call ahead to see what the rules are regarding visitors, teaching, etc.

This is everything we hoped for in a floating expedition. We wanted an introductory whitewater…read moreexperience with our 9-year-old boys, and they accommodated our request to navigate Level 2 rapids. Andrea was our guide, and she gave us a perfect stretch of sizable time on the Skykomish. In the middle of the trip, we shored the raft, and Andrea set up a delicious lunch spread. The spread even accommodated my wife's dietary restrictions. We also had the opportunity to swim around in a crystal-clear pool of water that was behind the rock bar. You could go with the mega-sized outfit that probably gets more hits on Google, but I've dealt with those companies. They tend to rush people in and out, and see their operation as more of an amusement park. With Chinook, Shane and Andrea love what they do, and have decades of experience on the river. They will give you the firsthand experience that you are looking for.

Shane and Andrea are so river and nature wise. Their passion and excitement about sharing this…read moreexperience with you is contagious!! We felt safe, educated and so happy during our 2 different floats!!

The building, itself could use a bit of an upgrade, but the staff and instructors are wonderful,…read moreknowledgeable, friendly, and know their stuff. The school offers in-person and virtual, private classes in many different instruments.

The auditorium is nice, can fit 100-200 people. Nice lighting and stage. The piano recital was…read morewonderfully fitting. There is a parking lot, with disabled parking spots. Although, with rain, the sand/mud in the parking lot could be a bit concerning. The bathroom is clean, and there is wifi. The music lessons, supposedly have sliding scale and financial aid. Nice to have a music school in the area like this!

Decades ago my parents took us on this great tour of Lake Diablo and the Ross Dam. There was a…read moregreat fried chicken dinner at the end of the tour. I believe you can book the dinner separately if you choose. We went with the midday tour that included lunch. Really pleased to see this is still going as it has been a thing for almost 100 years! I had fond memories of this tour and thought it would be fun for my wife to experience it since she didn't grow up in the PacNW. Booked the tour along with some friends and Mother Nature smiled on us and gave us some spectacular weather. It's a bit of a drive from Seattle but well worth it. There are some fun diversions along the way if you want to stop and get some farm fresh eggs and vegetables too. The friendly guides will also explain to you why the water is a crazy cool shade of green. :) You'll definitely want reservations for this experience. Quintessential PacNW.

The north cascades national park is great for camping! As part of our camping trip we decided to do…read morethe boat tour that takes our around the dams and you get to learn about the history of the area. You're on the boat for about an hour. Did you know that about 20% of the electricity in Seattle comes from these dams? We were able to book a tour for the day after, but I recommended calling in advance as they also have the morning tour which includes lunch and seems to book much faster. We did that one a couple of years ago. There several hike trails, we did the one that ends by the water falls which was fairly easy. There are black bears around but we didn't run into any. There is also access to the water if you like to kayak or float. Oh and near the visitor center they have WiFi!

They won't give an option to cancel a class. You are going to get frustrated trying to navigate…read moretheir site trying to cancel. This is all within the cancellation window that is 48 hours before the class Customer service is only through a portal where you get no response. Do not waste your money here!

I wish I had read the reviews here before signing my kid up for camp…read more In Feb 2023, I signed my 8 yr old up for 2 weeks of summer camp in July 2023. I signed him up to a morning camp & afternoon camp (2 camps held during the same week to ensure he was in an all-day camp). 7 days before the camp, I got an email confirming his upcoming camp & instructions on where to park, what to bring, etc. 4 days before the camp start date, they emailed me saying that both camps were cancelled due to not insufficient enrolled campers. I just cannot believe how little notice they gave me. They did offer alternatives like signing up for another week or taking my kid to the Redmond location (which was not feasible for our family ). In the first couple of emails they sent me, they did not offer me the opportunity to get a refund. I had to ask. I also asked that they call me - I thought it would be easier to communicate rather than exchange emails, but they were reluctant to do so. There is no phone number listed on their website. On the refund email, there is a phone number listed but when I called, I found out the number was not in service. When the manager finally called me, he was nice and understanding, but ultimately there was nothing he could do. Luckily I asked about the following week's camp and he informed me that the following week is also cancelled. I'm glad I asked, otherwise I don't know when they would have informed me (why they didn't inform me of all the cancelations all at once is beyond me). My kid was so excited for this camp! It's so disappointing. And now, it's way too late to find any other summer camp in Seattle for next week. I am stuck trying to find other childcare options. I can't speak about the quality of the camp, but Coding With Kids is definitely not being run professionally based on my experience.

My son has gone to chess camp here with Josh 2 years in a row and been extremely happy. Not only…read morehas he gained really good chess skills but loves the environment and he always mentions how much he likes coach Josh and the chess camp. This is coming from a 10 year old who complains mostly so I'm extremely happy. Since he started going to chess camp, chess has become a regular thing we play in our household.

The best chess coaches anywhere. Josh, Jacob, David, & Mr Orlov have been providing chess classes,…read moretournaments, private lessons & camps for many years. I'm truly honored my son has the Opportunity to be apart of this prestigious academy. Not only has my son gained valuable knowledge in chess but also created lifelong friendships. He will continue his chess lessons with The Orlov Academy as long as possible.

This place is wonderful if you haven't been there try it. They're beautiful instruments and it is a…read moregreat place to go. The employees are very helpful. Put music in your life. You'll find joy try this place. You're gonna love it. You'll thank me later.

I had two lessons left on a monthly plan when I got hit with a barrage of work and life tasks (I am…read morefinishing writing a book and recovering from liver failure). I needed to pull back on all extra commitments for a while. I asked to pause my ongoing lessons and ...guess what? Because I can't take the lessons right now, I LOSE THEM, per company policy. $200 down the drain on these folks. This is terrible customer service and very bad business practice (if not illegal). Trust Pilot and BBB are my next stops.

Great communicators and wonderful teachers! Their free lesson allowed us to get a feel for the…read morespace and teachers before committing. They didn't pressure signing up afterwards, either or try to reel us in with gimmicks. My daughter said that the 30 min flew by and looks forward to future lessons!

Rescheduling is easy and the instructors are professional and great. The music selection is awesome…read moreas well.

The biology teacher never showed up, didn't give compensation, not worth it! Kaplan is betterread more

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE: Signed my son up for the Ultimate SAT Prep course. They sent the…read morematerials for class a few business days before class with an ETA to arrive after class has started. I noticed this and tried to have it delivered on time but the only answer I got was "I'm sorry". They don't fix the problem, they tell you to send an email but don't answer them, they seem to care more about their profits than students.