Whenever out-of-town guests arrive, we always take them to Snoqualmie, Wash. to view spectacular Snoqualmie Falls, a world renowned waterfall that cascades 268 feet over granite cliffs. Visitors to this small town also enjoy the Historic District, the Northwest Railway Museum, shops and more than 35 restaurants. The city is approximately 25 miles east of […]
Things To Do
Activity for the desk
The TrekDesk II, it is a combination desk that can be used as a regular desk, a standing desk, a sit-to-stand desk, or a motion desk for treadmills, steppers or ellipticals. The desk allows users to move more during the day while working. It may be one of the solutions for rising obesity in Washington, […]
Olympic National Park home to trails, plants, animals
Recently declared a drought zone, the Olympic National Park on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula may be unusually accessible this spring and summer. For better or worse, this year the designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve with its beaches, rain forests and mountains will experience one of the driest springs on record. If you […]
Active Cities
With treatment of obesity-related health issues costing Americans up to $210 billion a year and “lose weight and get fit” being the No. 1 most commonly broken New Year’s resolution, WalletHub recently conducted an in-depth analysis of 2014’s Best & Worst Cities for an Active Lifestyle. WalletHub ranked the 100 most populated U.S. cities to […]
Celebrate the bicycle
The Hofsas House invites you to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle One of General Manager Carrie Thies’ favorite bike routes is about five miles that goes from the Hofsas House, down to Scenic Avenue going south along the Carmel Bay and to the Carmel River. Stop by the Carmel Mission for a bit of […]
Indulge in Mollusks at Penn Cove MusselFest
Join Northwest mollusk lovers for the Penn Cove MusselFest—Coupeville, Washington’s March 7 and 8, 2015 tradition. “Bold, briny and blue,” the world famous mussels will be the centerpiece of two days of festivities, including chowder tasting and mussel eating competitions, farm tours and activities for all ages featuring locally-flavored fun. Visitors to the festival, a […]
Winter salmon fishing, derby news in the San Juans
By Kevin Klein We had a great time fishing in the San Juans last weekend. There was very light pressure where we were, catching nice 6-12 lb hatchery fish, with a couple of bigger ones thrown in. I’ve said it before, but I’m just not encountering many unclipped or undersized Salmon. But if you are […]
Fly Fishing The Quinault River Washington
One of my best guy pals is headed to the Quinault River again this fall. Last year he caught 20 silvers! Thank you to the Perfect Fly website for this description of fall fly fishing on the river. When to fish the Quinault? In the fall Coho and Chinook Salmon fishing starts about the second week […]
Improve Your Immune System with Healthy Eating
By Leslee Jaquette This is a good time to thank your immune systems (IS) for protecting you brilliantly against an onslaught of germs. Given germs are everywhere from shopping cart handles and airplane trays to the kitchen counter, it is really amazing how few viruses and diseases most of us catch. So, let’s give our […]
Best Spots for Storm Watching in Washington State
In an article in NWtripplanner.com, writer Lauren Braden describes her top three picks for storm-watching in Washington State. She suggests storm season will not disappoint along the coast from November through March. 1. Chito Beach Resort chitobeach.com | (360) 963-2581 | chitobeach@gmail.com 7639 Hwy 112 in Sekiu, WA (MAP) Chito Beach sits on a basalt outcrop between Clallum […]