The Space Needle, one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks, is undergoing a 360-degree “spacelift” and the majority of renovations are now open to the public. Century Project, the tower’s privately funded, $100 million renovation, has elevated the visitor experience by dramatically enhancing the view with more than 176 tons of glass. The Space Needle’s […]
Café Juanita in Kirkland was recently added to the Washington list of distinguished AAA Four Diamond Award winners for this year. Café Juanita joins only eight other Washington restaurants on the AAA Four Diamond list. Washington also has one AAA Five Diamond Award winner, which is the Herbfarm in Woodinville, which has been on the […]
Crystal Mountain’s Avalanche Rescue Dog Program has been active for nearly 30 years. Since its start, the professional ski patrollers at Crystal have trained search dogs as an additional resource during an avalanche response. The dogs are trained to find human scent coming from underneath the snow. Primary training and work occur at Crystal Mountain, […]
White Oak Alpacas enjoys educating people about these amazing animals, focusing on sustainable agriculture, fiber and healthy alpacas. It is a family owned/operated ranch in north Clark County of Washington dedicated to tender loving care while breeding for best temperament, health and color in American alpacas as growing investments. Visitors can also admire a 300-year-old […]
Birth Watching Dozens of areas along the Byway offer birders, naturalists, or the casual observer, grand opportunities to explore and seek out countless varieties of birds. Numerous locations along the Byway such as Swofford Pond, the Kosmos Unit of the Cowlitz Wildlife Area, Woods Creek, and Packwood Lake have earned the prestigious designation of being […]
The Mount Rainier area was voted “Best Wildflower Spot in The United States.” “Visitors travel from around the world to explore the mountain during wildflower season” said Dee Peterson, President of the Board of Directors of Visit Rainier. “The alpine flowers bloom at different elevations around the region at different times. Visitors can make several […]
The Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers (WAWGG) unveiled a new identity during their annual meeting this year. The change is part of a comprehensive brand evolution process with a new name, tagline and logo all mission-driven. According to Todd Newhouse, Board Chair, “Our aim is to enhance industry performance. Our new name and logo is […]
Get jazzed Portland! The Rose Festival’s City Fair waterfront activities kick off on May 26 at 5:00 p.m. for Memorial Day weekend and three consecutive weekends at Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park (May 26-May 29, June 2-4 and June 9-11, 2017). Opening Night Fireworks on Friday night, May 26, features a dance party in the […]
It’s that time of year again when vintage home lovers converge on Lake Oswego to get a glimpse of what life in the gilded lane looks like. The public is invited to head to the Lake Oswego Historic Home Tour on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to tour historic homes showcased […]
Quilts are an amazing form of art. They are both practical and often quite beautiful. So, head to the 43rd Annual Quilt Show “A Festival of Quilts” at the Portland Expo Center, Exhibit Hall D 2060 N. Marine Drive in Portland. The show runs Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to […]
