A helicopter ride was on my bucket list. So, for my husband and my birthday (a day apart), I…read moresurprised him with a private tour. I booked Route C: The Cascade Mountains, Tiger Mountain, Cougar Mountain, Snoqualmie Falls, VMAC, Downtown Bellevue, Lake Washington, Medina Homes, the Space Needle, Downtown Seattle, Century Link Stadium, T-Mobile Park, and the Puget Sound. I asked him if he could take me to Auburn to get my hair blown out. He should have known something was up because I don't get my hair done....ever! When we drove near the Auburn Municipal Airport he said, "There's nothing back here but helicopters!". I told him, "Good thing because one of those is ours!" It was a great surprise and it just kept going up from there! Our pilot Nate, went through some safety measures and got us strapped in, and off we went. My husband had the biggest smile...and so did I. I was a little worried about motion sickness. I had taken a motion sickness pill about half an hour before, but it didn't feel like anything I imagined, dang anxieties! It was light and the only feeling I had was g-force every once in a while. The scenery was beautiful and the ride was smooth. Nate tried to give us information about the various places we were passing but my husband helped build most of everything he pointed out. We circled and hovered near the Space Needle and we could see the people inside pointing. It was awesome! We also had a really great shot of the mountain. Although I enjoyed flying over the buildings, the nature route was my favorite. The waterfall was breathtaking and we could see our shadow on the ground. It made for a cool photo. Zipping near the trees really gave us a sense of how fast we were going. I wish we could have gone further and flown for longer, but it had to come to an end. At least for now. This was a day we will never forget! Thank you for making our birthdays memorable, Nate! ​

10/10 Hands down the most fun I have ever had in my entire life!…read more I took the girl of my dreams here on a surprise second date, and Craig, our pilot, after a friendly dose of teasing me for choosing such an insane second date, gave us a flight that noone will ever truly comprehend. There is zero chance a cooler or better pilot exists! Imagine a combination of Pete Mitchell, Luke Skywalker, and your brother-in-law that the whole family loves, and that's Craig. His flying skills are UNBELIEVABLE!!!! I can't stress that enough.... UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! I have no idea how I got so lucky to be taken on such an incredible flight performance. Simply dazzling, I will tell this story for decades!! A helicopter ride in and of itself is incredible but Craig took us on a scene from an action movie. That was absolutely a highlight of my life. I can only speak for myself, but judging by my date's face the whole ride, I can confidently say she would say something similar. Thank you Craig, I appreciate that more than you will ever know!

This Review is primarily for the Spring Water location in the parking lot. Arrived there on a…read moreTuesday, 6/16/26, and encountered 2 families who were getting water in front of us. We waited until they were done to fill up our 6 5-Gallon water jugs. The drive to the location was pleasant, and it was so simple to get the water since there were a lot of water hoses to use. Nice setup for the filtered Spring Water! Good to obtain and try since it's much closer than the previous location we used to go to. Outdoor area for the water is kind of hidden, but liked the convenience to get it for a small donation. Nice and scenic trails are available, too!

Came here by myself on a weekday afternoon and there was no one here! Very nice if you want that…read morealone time. Lots of parking with a $5 fee to pay at the box, but must bring cash... I like that there are multiple paths to see the same breathtaking nature sight of the waterfall and big body of rushing waters that have mossy beds to use a seating areas. Great place to picnic if you want to spend more time here, but the drive to this place a bit confuzzling, so do map reconnaissance beforehand so you know where it is to go if you want to see a specific point. Not much restaurants or shops around, so bring snacks and liquids as you embark on your hiking trip. Be careful on the stone steps because level at different sights. Wish that there was staff on standby during business hours to address any questions or concerns that you may have because I was genuinely worried about parking as it was tooooo empty for my liking...

My husband John and I were married at Wine and Roses Country Estate in October, 2012. Selecting…read moreWine and Roses as our venue was one of the first - and certainly best - decisions we made throughout the planning process. The entire property, and especially the barn, was flawless on the day of our wedding and there were so many gorgeous photo opportunities it was difficult to take advantage of them all. The farmhouse, cellar and tree house were perfect hangouts for us and our wedding party during the day, and many of my guests enjoyed exploring the beautiful grounds while taking a break from dancing. Whereas other venues had hidden fees and added costs, Wine and Roses provided all of the tables, chairs, facilities and transitions we needed, even going out of their way to request that draperies hung for another event the weekend before remain up for us to use free of charge. Johanna, the venue owner, was professional, flexible and easy to work with both leading up to and on the day of our wedding. Rather than see us as just another business arrangement at the tail end of her busiest season, Johanna demonstrated true commitment to making our day special, seamless and fun. Johanna was also able to provide some great recommendations and reviews as we selected our other vendors, which helped us put together a great team of experienced professionals for the day. Melissa, the venue coordinator, was responsive to all of our questions leading up to the big day, even going so far as to help us find ways to trim the budget without sacrificing the important details and special touches. For larger events, I would definitely recommend using Melissa's Jubilee Weddings services for set up and take down. For a very small charge, all set up, preparation and take-down was taken care of on the day of the wedding, giving my family and friends more time to simply enjoy the day. While I was at first concerned to learn that Melissa could not be on-site for our wedding day, she was careful to communicate all details to the day-of coordinator, Leslie, who did a fantastic job at implementing our vision and keeping the day on-schedule. Even our complicated centerpieces were set up perfectly and packed up carefully at the end of the night. While I'm confident that our wedding day would have been memorable regardless of the venue, the staff at Wine and Roses truly made the day's logistics run smoothly, always with our vision and our guests' comfort in mind, which allowed us to relax, focus on the moment and enjoy the day!

Wow... can definitely say after the phone call I received from my best friend and bride to be this…read moremorning. I will not be recommending this place to any future bride and groom. Granted that the pandemic was not in anyone's control, but to refuse a bride a refund because you can't uphold your end of what her wedding was supposed to look like is a testament to what your business is like. Shame on you!!

There are a few key things I love about this campground:…read more-First, it's only about an hour away from Seattle, making for a nice easy and quick drive to go from the city to beautiful PNW forest -It's literally RIGHT at the trailhead to the Franklin Falls hike, which is a gorgeous and easy hike following falls and river the whole way up to an incredible set of falls at the end! -the campsite has river access and nice tree cover, so even on a stifling summer day, you will stay cooler and have access to swimming My only knocks against it: -you can hear freeway noise from the campsites, so it's not silent at night -bathrooms are kinda gross, but probably expected for park bathroom. They are lit and better than just a porta-potti We will continue to book this campsite year-after-year for its convenience and proximity to gorgeous pnw rivers for swimming in summer. Def recommend for busy families who want to go camping but a crazy long drive is too much.

First time camping here for 2 nights, and we were at site #33. It's an easy camp site outside of…read moreSeattle, really easy to get to from the freeway too. Camp host was friendly and easy to check in; they also sell firewood. The grounds have a mix of "first come, first serve" camp sites as well as sites that you can reserve as well. Our campsite was nice with a place to pitch your tent, an electrical hook up, a picnic table, park BBQ grills, and a fire ring. The fire ring even had a metal grill on it that you could swing above the fire, in case you wanted to try cooking anything on it. We were even next to the potable drinking water. I recommend checking the website or asking about the different amenities of the camp site, because not all of them had BBQ grills or electric hook ups from what I saw. Even in the hot summers in Seattle, it still gets chilly at night so recommend layering up once the sun goes down! The best part of the campsite is that you don't have to fight for parking to access some of the best trails in North Bend. One goes to Franklin Falls and is an easy hike to get up close to the falls. There are stops along the way to explore the creek. The other goes to the Denny Creek with a smaller water falls, but they also have natural rock water slides that kids like to go down on. Both hikes are easily accessible from the camp site, so there's quite a bit to do in the area if you're just doing a 1 or 2 night trip. There are a few cons - I do wish folks would pick up after their dogs though... or at least move the poop with a stick to the side. When I first inspected the area around the camp site, I noticed a lot of dog poop that I had to move to the side with a stick. Overall bathrooms were clean and are flush toilets. No showers though, but if you're camping overnight it shouldn't be a big deal. NO SOAP - we brought our own. I did get annoyed because some folks would leave the bathroom door open at night, but this would cause lots of moths to drop dead around the sink from hitting the light. It was really gross walking in the morning after and seeing dead moths around the sink. My biggest gripe with the campsite is the freeway noise... it's surprisingly loud at night! My idea of camping is to just hear the wilderness - I really underestimated how loud the highway can be. If you can get a camp site closer to the creek or one of the group campsites, I think the creek will wash out some of the highway noise. Overall I'd give it 3.5 stars, but bumping it to 4 stars because the accessibility to hikes and overall convenience is a big plus.

The Glacier Basin Trail is utterly magical in every sense of the word. I must have taken hundreds…read moreof pictures and several videos while hiking this trail. This hike has everything that your little heart could ever desire! A forest full of giant trees. Vibrantly green shrubs. Waterfalls at practically each turn. Majestic views of not only the snow covered mountains, but the gorgeous aqua hues of the White River down below. The rushing river running parallel. Rampant wildlife. Colorful wildflowers. Inclines and elevation galore. I mean, shall I go on?! Just stunning. Glacier Basin is located near the White River entrance of Mount Rainier National Park. The trail begins just behind the White River Campgrounds. It's starts off mildly inclining through a lush forest, but the incline picks up speed and continues to incline until you reach the camp. It's about roughly 9 miles and 2,000 feet of elevation in total if you add in the the detour to the Emmons Lorraine Trail. Do it! It will add another 1.5/2miles to the hike, BUT... this is where you'll find that incredible view of the Inter Fork White River. It's funny that it's called the "white river" because it's stunningly aqua from the top of Emmons Lorraine. The Emmons Lorraine trail is a turn off that's about a mile into the Glacier Basin Trail and includes a river crossing and a steep incline up a narrow hill. It looks a bit intimidating, but it's really not. Just sit on your bum for the really gnarly parts coming down (at least that's what I did). Continuing on the Glacier Basin Trail, it's basically a straight shot up the hill for another 3 miles until you reach the top. There are a few spots with some switchbacks, but it's mostly a ridge-like trail. AllTrails has rated this hike as moderate, but it's definitely on the harder side of moderate if not difficult. What makes this hike so enjoyable though is the fact that there's so much scenery. Every time I took a break, I was either greeted by a beautiful mini waterfall or vibrant wildflowers. The views are very motivating and it keeps you going. Once you reach Glacier Basin Camp, you'll be met with the most stunning views of snow covered Mount Rainier and the rushing waters of the White River right next to it. This hike took me about 5 hours in total to complete (including breaks, lunch, and detours). It's definitely a day hike, so bring enough food and water to keep yourself nourished. Also, make sure you have some really comfortable hiking shoes/boots and hiking poles for the way down if you have bad knees. Coming down can be just as tough as hiking up because of the steepish downhill for 3 miles straight. This one is definitely going in the books as one of my favorite National Park hikes and my favorite Washington state hike thus far. If you're looking for a challenge and a great way to see the beauty of Mount Rainier National Park, Glacier Basin Trail is a great option.

As a Seattle native, I can say that this is my favorite hike I've ever been on. The hike has a fork…read moreabout a mile in. If you fork left, there is a relatively short (~30 min) but steep trail that leads to the glacier basin. The water is a bright teal with mountains in the background, one of the best views I've ever seen. My friends and I went swimming in the basin, which was very cold but also very fun. If you stay on the main trail, it is an additional 6 miles that is moderate-difficult and took about 3 hours to get up. At the top, there is a really pretty meadow and campground. You will need a Mt. Ranier National Park pass ($50 annual or $30/week) to enter. I went on a weekday in the morning and had no trouble finding parking. The main trail was quite empty, but the left fork had a couple other groups. However, we more or less had the place to ourselves. Overall, 10/10 would reccomend!

Jimmi was great. So was was my party there! She accommodated all our needs and it was a success.read more

My little family of three experienced this campground for the first time recently. One day was dry…read moreand when they was rainy but it didn't matter because it was very pretty the stream was nice, and it was nice to be out in nature. You do need to bring in your water to drink. The bathrooms for clean for the most part and smelled nice. The potholes were not very bad. And we went for a nice hike on the Discovery trail until it ended at the overlook. We got bacon hamburgers a whole chicken and soup on the new Coleman stove so I think we ate well also. Thank you Tinkham campground. We will probably be back.

Three stars for very average experience, nothing horrible but nothing amazing either. As others…read morehave mentioned, lots of potholes on the way in, and very noticeable freeway noise. The water pump didn't work either, but maybe it was just frozen. There is also only one trail, the Discovery Trail, which is a very short but pleasant walk. My friends and I came on a cold and rainy weekend to break in the season but still managed to enjoy ourselves. We stayed at Site 8 which was large and private. This campground is convenient to get to and we will probably come back to this one another time. Would recommend for a quick and easy weekend getaway but there's not a lot to do for a longer trip if you're not driving offsite to other trails.

If your looking for a quiet very clean spot to stay in your RV for a few nights this place is…read moregreat! They have a lot of long term residents here and everyone is very nice. The cleanest bathroom facilities we have come across so far along with laundry facility. (Full size shower and private restroom.) They have a little clubhouse with outdoor bbq grill with some tables and chairs. They have a pet trail with pet area as well to accommodate your fur babies. We were given a cable box for use upon check in for your stay as well as restroom codes to enter the facilities. The camp hosts greeted us upon check in and were super friendly checking in on us while setting up camp to make sure we were good and if we needed anything. The only cons about this park are that the spots are very close to each other and it's all cement. Very few spots have any grassy areas. You have a picnic table at each spot and No firepit. This private RV park is nestled in a quiet woodsy area about 30 min east of Seattle right off the I-90 freeway.

Nice park, clean, well kept up, nice folks in the park, both living long term and others just…read moredropping in for a short visit. Pet area (walking path), clean laundry facilities, paved spaces, some with small storage buildings at the RV sites. Easy access to I-90, Subway, Espresso and Barbecue near by as well as gas and a quick mart. Brett the park manager is very helpful, friendly and he keeps the place looking good. Highly recommend the park.