Learn about military history on Whidbey Island and the Pacific Northwest at the Pacific Northwest Air Museum in Oak Harbor, Washington. The museum features authentic photos and historic military artifacts from military women and men who served in the area. Major attractions include the first aircraft to fly from NAS Whidbey Island, a PBY nose […]
Photo caption: Picturesque Lake Tipsoo. The Chinook Scenic Byway in Washington is recognized as the premier driving tour in Washington State. The Chinook Scenic Byway travels through the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and Mount Rainier National Park. Major highlights 1. Skookum Falls and Snoquera Falls – Take the Skookum Flats trail off Huckleberry Creek Road. […]
Redmond, Washington is home to technology giants Microsoft and Nintendo of America, but the town near Seattle also has plenty of craft beer options and miles of hiking trails. Hiking opportunities on more than 1,600 acres of parks includes the Redmond Watershed Preserve and the Farrel-McWhirter Loop Trail, which is a soft service trail suitable […]
Photo caption: Mt. Rainier ranger station. Visitors and Washington State residents continue to be encouraged to enjoy nature and outdoor recreation close to home while the “stay-home” order is still in effect through May 31. Everyone is encouraged to follow the CDC recommended guidelines regarding hygiene and social distancing. Campgrounds, playgrounds, picnic areas, and restrooms […]
Photo caption: Lightweight horticulture oil can be applied to garden plants during the growing season to manage insects like these leafhoppers. Photo credit: photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com by Melinda Myers You plant and tend your garden hoping to enjoy a bountiful harvest and beautiful blooms. Despite proper planning and planting, insects can move in and […]
Editor’s note: Brandborg Vineyard and Winery is temporarily closed for wine tasting and events due to the Corona Virus restrictions by the State of Oregon. However, the winery is still open for bottle sales. Brandorg Vineyard & Winery is located in the Elkton Oregon AVA, the cool-climate Umpqua Valley region favorable for growing Pinot Noir, […]
Photo caption: Voorhies Mansion and Gardens. Editor’s note: EdenVale Winery and Orchards is temporarily closed for wine tasting and events due to the Corona Virus restrictions by the State of Oregon. However, the winery is still open for wine orders. EdenVale Winery and Orchards in the Rogue Valley is known as the birthplace of Oregon’s […]
Editors Note: The Parrott House is currently closed due to Covid-19 state mandate. The historic Queen Anne style Parrott House features formal dining and open seating for drinks in its pavilion handcrafted with wood from Seattle Rainier Brewery. The The Parrott House, located in Roseburg, Oregon, was recently remodeled. Chef Thompson “combines an atmosphere where […]
As a gift to the community, during Washington State’s Stay Home – Stay Safe Order, Bellingham and Whatcom County artists, musicians, actors, storytellers, dancers, filmmakers, performers and arts supporters have come together to create the Whatcom Arts Project. Free, daily online content is available on Facebook and on a webpage through this campaign to uplift, […]
Oregon State University scientists will embark on a groundbreaking project in the coming days as they start testing in the greater Corvallis community to determine the prevalence of the virus that causes COVID-19. The unique door-to-door effort is among the first in the nation that will provide an overview of an entire community’s COVID-19 wellness, said Ben Dalziel, an assistant professor in OSU’s College of […]
