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
Tiniest Town in Washington State Only has ONE Resident
On the border of the United States and Canada sits the smallest town in Washington, with only a single resident - despite also having a gas station and post office.
10 Fun (Some Are Free) Things You Can Do If You’re Under 21 in WA
Washington is full so many natural landscapes, concert and social events, things to do, generally speaking, and so much to give reason to get out of your place and have fun in the great Pacific Northwest. The only problem, though, is that once you build yourself up to do something, you'll see the dreaded Must be 21+ in print...
The Cheapest Place to Live in California
Find Your Dream Home in Bakersfield: Affordable Living and a Palm Tree in the Front Yard
Where to Find the Best Fish Sandwich in Spokane WA
Where's a great place to find a fish sandwich?
That was a question I never thought I'd see. I mean, there's nothing wrong with a fish sandwich but someone looking for one it made me thing 'actually.. .where is a great place for a fish sandwich...
Do You Know?! The World’s Largest Freezer is Found in Eastern Washington
The largest freezer in the world is located in Washington state.
The 5 Best Bagels You’ll Ever Try in WA
There are a few regional foods that just hit home to so many. Gumbo is great but you have to try the gumbo when you're in Louisiana. You can find BBQ anywhere but if you want the best you need to go to where they take BBQ very seriously like Texas or Kansas City...
7 Best Websites to File Your WA State Federal Taxes Online (Including Free Options)
It's about that time once again where we have to figure out how taxes work. I have a feeling that more people in the United States can explain the pythagrian therom or tell you the mitochondria is the powerhouse of a cell, but when it comes to doing your taxes, many are left kinda clueless...
The Most Dangerous Road in Bellingham WA
Bellingham is known for a lot of things. It's a beautiful, gorgeous town with some great parks like Whatcom Falls Park, there's a thriving art community, there's a very cool shopping district with loads of cool, unique shops. I've always kinda known it as the last bigger town before the Canadian border...
The Top 10 Best Museums in Seattle That Aren’t Just Rooms of Old Junk
Every museum is a different story. Some museums feature the town's history or artifacts from a time once forgotten through generations. Museums can also feature fun learning experiences or a walk-through timeline of science where, before you know it, you just had a lot of fun and, as it turns out, you learned something...
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...