It's not just the great outdoors. For Redstone at Whiskey Ridge homebuyers, it's about the best outdoors. Hiking trails and snow sports in the North Cascades lie east. Rich Puget Sound estuaries for kayaking, boating and fishing are to the west. This Marysville community is primed for family-centric buyers seeking sweeping recreation designed by Mother Nature - and MainVue Homes. West of Highway 9, this 23-homesite neighborhood defines pastime paradise. Small-town hospitality and mid-sized town amenities craft Redstone at Whiskey Ridge's superior setting. Think how close you can be to June's annual Marysville Strawberry Festival (which likes to boast that it has been turning tongues red since 1932). Charmed with its own expansive park, Redstone features a play structure large enough to handle up to 34 kids at one time. While kiddos burn energy, adults burn calories on its soccer field. Competitive neighborhood Disc Golf rivalries stay friendly on the course here, too. Homeowners' dogs get in on Redstone's recreation, too. Even without a pup, stroll the neighborhood's gravel path dotted by comfortable benches - or pop over to Redstone's fenced and gated off-leash dog run for tail-wagging fun. Clearly, Redstone at Whiskey Ridge offers a bit more pricing allure for first-time buyers. But it's also uniquely set in exceptional Lake Stevens School District, ranked in the state's top 12 percent. When smart kids have after-school snack attacks and families host barbecues and holiday parties, the convenient go-to stop is nearby Marysville Town Center. Warehouse-sized stores are as close as Lakewood Crossing and Gateway shopping centers, while the seasonal weekly Marysville Farmers Market draws folks to locally grown and crafted tastes.