Basic Overview The Washington County Museum: Admission: $6 for Adults, $4 for Seniors, Students (3-18) and Military, Free to Children 3 & Under. Location: 120 E Main Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123. Directions: We are located in the Hillsboro Civic Center, above the Starbucks Coffee house at the corner of 1st and Main St. Parking is […]
Report recommends ‘no’ vote on proposed ballot measure, proposes alternate structure March 6, 2014 (Portland, OR) — The City Club of Portland today released a draft research report that recommends a new governance structure to improve oversight of the City’s water and sewer bureaus, while recommending a “no” vote on a proposed ballot measure to […]
ActiveLifestylesNW.com will feature a different Northwest hike each week in Oregon and Washington. To start off, here are three of our favorite Northwest hikes: Catherine Creek Interpretive Trail, located in Washington the east end of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, is the ideal place to walk your dog while viewing spectacular gorge scenery. […]
By Leslee Jaquette For many years our family of four often brought the holidays to a climax with a pilgrimage to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at Seattle’s A Contemporary Theatre (ACT). During the next decade, each of these live theater encounters reminded our family of the season’s greater message. To experience holiday theater, whether […]
For More Information: Kelly Kaylor, NMMA 312.946.6262 [email protected] Boating is not just for the rich and famous but is one of the most affordable and accessible recreational activities in the U.S. In fact, according to the boating industry’s trade group, the National Marine Manufacturers Association, 75 percent of boat owners in 2009 had an average […]
By Leslee Jaquette As we motor into the marina at Blake Island State Park, a bald eagle flies “thwumpa, thwumpa” across the bow of our hosts’ 39-foot powerboat. Oblivious to our arrival, a raccoon combs the nearby tide line as John and Candy Temple of Seattle secure the lines on Bigger Juan II. The Temples’ […]
Charleston, SC–Barely ten miles long and six miles wide, Wadmalaw Island is a picturesque and beautiful place just a short drive from Historic Charleston and only accessible by a small bridge over Church Creek. Even though it is close to elegant and sophisticated Charleston, this small island feels remote and somehow removed from modern life. […]
By Leslee Jaquette It’s a sunny, warm day at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Seattle with Lockmaster Terry Meyer overseeing the navigation from the control tower. He and I are reminiscing about the “wild old days” back in the 1970s and 1980s, when nearly twice as many boats transited the Locks each year and […]
Sample the city’s best restaurants with three-course meals for just $29. Since 2009, food-loving Portland has dedicated a whole month to celebrating our celebrated dining scene. Originally held in June, Portland Dining Month moves to March in 2014. With some of the city’s top restaurants offering three-course meals for just $29, Portland Dining Month is the best time to […]
March 01, 2014 – March 04, 2014 Recurring daily Event Times: Saturday – Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Event Admission: $245 – 285 Location: Emerald Art Center Address: 500 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477 Phone: 541.726.8595 Create, learn, and celebrate art! During this workshop with artist Margaret Godfrey, you will create surface textures as […]
