Often touted as Oregon’s Banana Belt, Brookings has weather patterns that deliver some of the warmer temperatures along the Oregon Coast; it’s not uncommon to encounter a 70-degree day in January or February. As a result this city close to the California border is home to Azalea Park, which has 33 acres of native azaleas, some […]
In early October I participated in a wonderful “girls’weekend getaway” with seven other women. We stayed in the Admiral’s House at Fort Warden State Park, clambored about the beach, embattlements and peered into the windows of the Point Wilson Lighthouse. Although this lighthouse is not open to the public, many other Washington Lighthouses offer fascinating […]
By Kevin Klein Salmon fishing has cooled off somewhat in the San Juan’s. October 1st goes to clipped only Chinook retention, but we will be able to keep unclipped coho. Winter crab opens October 1st as well. This past weekend, Ranger Tugs and Cutwater boats asked me to do a guest speaking appearance on Summer […]
By Leslee Jaquette No wonder I am so peaceful and smart. The reason? I have washed tons of dishes! No kidding! According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal “Wash Dishes While You Cleanse Your Mind,” reporter Ann Lukits notes that washing dishes may be a simple way to reduce nervousness and increase […]
The Bellevue College Gallery Space will host “Women Empowered,” a photography exhibit from Phil Borges Sept. 30 – Oct. 30, 2015 with a public reception with the artist on Sept. 30 from 4 – 7 p.m. “Women Empowered” is a celebration of women and girls– mostly in developing countries — who have broken through barriers to become catalysts for change in […]
Another Oktoberfest event you might be interested in takes place in pretty LaConnor in Washington’s tulip country in the Skagit Valley. The La Conner Beer Festival – Brew on the Slough 2015 is happening on Saturday, October 17th. Tickets cost $25 per person and include 10 tastings. La Conner is also part of the Salish […]
Never heard of Yachats? Have no idea how to pronounce it or find it on the map? We suggest you do a little Google search and then head to the Oregon Coast for the Yachats Village Mushroom Fest, which runs from Friday, Oct 16 – Sunday, Oct 18, 2015. Experience a weekend of wild forest […]
Get ready to be spooked and treated to a spooky storytime at 1p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Washington State Historical Society. Programs will be held at 211 21st Ave. SW Olympia, Washington. October is the month for all things spooky! Stop by the Information Desk during the month of October to draw something spooky […]
As the weather deteriorates put a visit to Olympia’s The Estuarium: An Aquarium and Marine Life Discovery Center on your indoor activity radar. Head to the Estuarium’s exhibit experience, Animals, History/Science, For the Family. The exhibit is open Sat.-Sun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is adults $3, 6-17 $1 and free for children 5 […]
I can vouch for the coolness of Wanderlust Tour’s Lava Cave Tours near Bend. Always crazy about caves and other subterranean adventures, my son Adam and I totally enjoyed learning about the formation of the tubes long ago. These large, cool lava tube caves are fun and fascinating for the whole family. Outfitted with helmets […]
