The Northwest Paddling Festival brings paddle sports retailers, manufacturers and athletes together in one location May 9-10 on Lake Sammamish. More than 60 paddle sports businesses offer canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, paddling equipment, accessories and gear. Enthusiasts can shop, compare and browse paddle sports brands side-by-side, enjoy a guided kayak tour around the lake […]
The Northwest Marine Trade Association recently bought the Northwest Paddling Festival, the region’s largest event dedicated to the increasingly popular recreation. The acquisition follows recent efforts by the Seattle-based trade group to widen its footprint within the industry. “NMTA represents the boating interests of everything from stand-up paddleboards to superyachts,” NMTA president George Harris said […]
Seattle, WA – Clipper Vacations suggests that now is an ideal time to get away for a relaxing few days in Victoria. “We have teamed up with several 4+ Star hotels, including the Hotel Grand Pacific, to offer unbeatable prices on an all-inclusive package. With package prices from only $138-142 pp/dbl, travelers are paying a […]
When it comes to the most common form of cancer, many people may be surprised to learn that it is skin cancer that holds that title. The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that this most common form of cancer is found on roughly two million people each year. What’s more, over the last three decades there […]
DiscoverBoating.com offers boaters quick tips to reduce their carbon ‘wake’ CHICAGO (April 13, 2010) – As Earth Day approaches and marinas prepare for peak boating season around the country, now’s the time for boaters to gear up to ‘be green’ this summer. Choosing to be a responsible conservationist on the water not only positively impacts […]
Port of Bremerton Offers Marinas and Maritime History From the Combat Information Center of the 418-foot USS Turner Joy, eerie red lights emanate from screens and instruments. Just like in the movies, the combat systems on the former Vietnam-era destroyer radiate in an otherwise completely blacked-out room. Jim Porter, director of the Bremerton Historic Ships […]
A Garden in Four Seasons: The Carl S. English, Jr. Botanical Gardens at the Hiram M. Chittendon Locks By Leslee Jaquette Each year 70,000 boats “lock through” the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard, Washington. Built and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Lake Washington Ship Canal, this popular Seattle […]
By Casey Bond Cooling temperatures and falling leaves reminds us it’s time to make winter travel plans. Whether you’re going to spend time with family for the holidays or simply enjoy some well-deserved time off from work, one of the best times to vacation is during the winter months — and there are plenty of […]
BY LESLEE JAQUETTE While beaching our 65-foot houseboat down a secluded arm of British Columbia’s Shuswap Lake, we sight a grizzly bear swimming to shore. Paddling leisurely, Ursus horribilis ignores us completely. He clambers up the beach, shakes like a dog and lumbers into the forest. Houseboating on the Shuswap, as well as a number […]
By David Stauth CORVALLIS, Ore. – A study of the metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, concludes that these compounds may have an even wider range of biological impacts than previously considered, and suggests they could be of significant value in the prevention of fatty liver disease. The research, done by scientists at […]
