What better way to combine pleasures than to participate in one of Wanderlust’s daily tours: Shoes, Brews & Views Snowshoe Tours. Offered daily at 1:30 p.m., the tour takes shoers off trail to enjoy a gorgeous view of the Cascade Mountains of Oregon This tour makes a great gift, call Wanderlust Tours to purchase gift […]
By Kevin Kline Blackmouth fishing continues to be fair in the ‘Juan’s. Silver Horde 3” Kingfisher Spoon’s have been hot for us. Make sure and keep those hooks extra sharp, as spoons have a tendency to torque out of a fish’s mouth more than a bait rig or hootchie. I lost a very big fish […]
The 13th annual Roche Harbor Salmon Classic took place last weekend. Fishing was pretty darn slow for most anglers. Blake Stiller from Anacortes led most of the day Friday and almost all of Saturday with a 16.6lber. While everyone tried to stay awake on Saturday during long dry spells, things got real exciting real quick in the last 30 minutes. With […]
By Melinda Myers Don’t let mosquitoes keep you from enjoying your garden and outdoor parties. Look for environmentally sound ways to manage these pests in your garden and landscape. Start by eliminating standing water in the yard. Buckets, old tires and clogged gutters and downspouts that hold water make the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. […]
By Melinda Myers Raise your garden to new heights for easier access and greater productivity. Raised beds allow you to overcome poor soil by creating the ideal growing mix, plus make gardening time more comfortable thanks to less bending and kneeling. Whether you purchase a kit or build your own, there are a few things […]
By Melinda Myers Add some homegrown flavor to your winter meals. From microgreens to tomatoes, it is possible to grow produce indoors. Microgreens are a quick and easy way to add some flavor and crunch to your plate. Just plant seeds labeled for sprouting or microgreens in a shallow container filled with a sterile potting […]
Do you love a challenge? Then, wash off the old year and start fresh by joining 1,000 or more Seattlites as they take the Polar Bear Plunge at noon on Friday, January 1, 2016 at Matthews Beach Park. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and the plunge starts at noon sharp. Costumes and festive energy is […]
Let’s all pray for snow! And just in case we get some in the Northwest this year, consider taking an overnight getaway to some of our favorite snow sport meccas: Crystal Mountain: staycrystal.com Red Mountain: powderhighway.redresort.com SilverStar: skisilverstar.com/hot-deals Destination Leavenworth: bestwinterdestination.com Mt. Bachelor: mtbachelor.com
Cranksgiving is a treasure-hunt food drive – teams visit a list of stores and buy a list of items. Items are donated to Outside In, which serves homeless youth. You don’t have to race to have an amazing time. It is imperative that we bring out more people than Seattle this year, and hold on […]
Want to take the family out to play for free? Then mark these dates on your calendar! Washington State Parks has announced the following free days, when the Discover Pass will not be required to visit a state park. Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is the last free day in 2015. 2016 State Parks Free Days […]
