John Riggs was born and raised in Yakima. He moved away from Washington state for about 10 years, but moved back home, bringing along his wife and three kids. You'll find John in town snapping photos when he's covering new business openings, especially restaurants. He loves to help spread the word, and to encourage folks to shop local first. John also loves to travel, always looking for quick weekend getaways, attending events, and fan expos around the country. Don't be too shy to say, "Hi!"
John Riggs
Best Places to Kayak in WA
Do you ever, like, wanna be an outdoors person but aren't into hiking or biking. Maybe something a little more relaxing but still fun and exciting? Kayaking may be right up your alley. Especially if you live in Washington State, WA being one of the best areas in the world if you're into the great outdoors...
Best Spring Break Beaches in Oregon
With Spring Break coming up there are no lack of beaches in Oregon that are worth checking out. Sure, they're not the Mtv-style sunshine and party atmosphere that you may have seen on TV but the Oregon beaches have a lot to offer for what they are...
Best Spring Break Beaches in WA
Spring Break is often a time to celebrate the end of colder days and the start of a warmer season upon us. To many, I truly believe partially in thanks to Mtv, the beach seems to be the place to be for Spring Break. And, though, most of the time when you think 'beach' you think of Florida or SoCal or Hawaii but our Washington beaches have a lot of charm to them as well...
Nobody Wants to Retire in Washington State
What do you plan on doing in your retirement?
Perhaps you want to travel. There are plenty who just want to live in paradise and warmer weather. There are some who want to just live in retirement communities to live out their days in a group atmosphere...
Should You Air your Tires in Freezing Temperatures in WA?
Does this happen to you? I can almost plan on it happening to me every time the temperature drops in Yakima. I'm often less concerned if my car will start in colder weather but wondering if my tire will go flat enough for the tire sensor will light up...
The Best Soup in WA is Found at This Unique Restaurant
Some people associate colder weather to sweaters or hot chocolate. Me, I'm all about that soup life. That's right, I said it. I didn't find soup life, soup life found me. And I'm glad it did.
I can't tell you why I love soup so much. It may be the warm broth can warm you all the way down with a blend of flavors on whatever type of soup you are eating, it's about the best thing in the world...
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This Town Named Fastest Growing ‘Boomtown’ in WA
GOBankingRates.com listed the biggest boomtown in each state and named Redmond, Washington, as the city in WA as the biggest boomtown.
This Washington Town is One of the Most Mispronounced in America
Washington State is no stranger when it comes to names of towns nobody outside of the locals can't pronounce. In our area alone we have Wapato, Toppenish, Selah, Ahtanum, Tieton, and not to mention Wenas that, if I wasn't local, I'd laugh uncontrollably every time someone mententioned Wenas...
This Small Town Named Worst City to Live in Washington State
247 Wall St reports this town as the worst city in Washington State with high poverty rate, expensive homes and more
Some of the Best Conspiracy Theories from Spokane, WA
I love a great conspiracy theory. Tales and fables passed along from person to person. Sometimes they're made up and sometimes they're just so wacky that they're almost believable. There are also some that have traveled from ear to ear so often that the fable becomes fact to many...