Last spring a friend and I participated in our first National Geographic Live presentation. I say participated in because by the end of the 90-minute event about the underwater world photographed by two experts, we thought we had been diving around the globe! I encourage anyone and everyone to checkout this first presentation and purchase […]
The award-winning Shrewsbury Renaissance Fair brings all of the excitement and none of the poverty and pain of the Middle Ages to Kings Valley near Corvalis, Oregon the weekend of Sept 12 – 13. Organizers foresee that “enchantment awaits young and old alike as jousting knights and noble steeds clash on the tourney fyld while […]
Join the 19th Annual Clallam County Farm Tour fun on Sat., Oct 3 to explore the rich farming heritage and amazing landscapes that make the Sequim-Dungeness Valley so unique. WSU Clallam County Extension, the North Olympic Land Trust and our farm sponsors are excited to showcase a range of diverse stops on the tour. This […]
Fall is a gorgeous time to visit Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Why not take a drive and check it out? The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is an urban forest, extending over 140 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains from the Canadian border to Mount Rainier National Park. The forest covers portions of […]
Country Village will buzz with activity from noon to 6 pm on Friday, September 11th. “Celebrating Our Seniors: a Healthy Aging Fair,” brings all generations together. This fun event will run concurrently with the weekly Country Village farmers market. There will also be live entertainment, games, giveaways and an “Active Senior Showcase”, highlighting stories from dynamic […]
By Kevin Klein Now is the time of year in the San Juan’s when one could come across a 10lb King, a 40lb King, a Coho, a Pink, a Chum, or a skunk. There have been some big Chinook caught recently, from 30-40 plus lbs. They may not be in the cards for everyone, but […]
Many years ago I visited the Spark Museum in Downtown Bellingham, Wash. That was when I first heard about Tesla, a guy who loved to play with electricity and now has an electric vehicle (EV) named after him! I cannot recommend “The Spark” too highly, especially for families with Curious George kids who love to […]
Looking for some solitude, a place to meditate or simply appreciate nature? Then, consider spending several hours at The Grotto. It is an internationally-renowned Catholic shrine and botanical garden located minutes from downtown Portland. Formally The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, The Grotto provides a peaceful retreat for more than 300,000 visitors each year […]
Get ready for the best in fall fashion during Fashion Week’s 10th anniversary celebration at The Bellevue Collection September 23 – 27, 2015. Fashion Week Highlights Independent Designer Runway Show Wednesday, September 23; Hyatt Regency Bellevue The Bellevue Collection hosts the highly anticipated, fourth annual Independent Designer Runway Show to kick off Fashion Week at […]
Northwest Folklife announced the full performance line-up for the Ethnic Folk Stage at King County’s first-ever Chomp! event, set to take place at Marymoor Park in Redmond, Wash. on September 13, 2015. Chomp! will offer attendees a unique celebration of local food and sustainable living, complete with a variety of activities and events, including the […]
