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 […]
Select Washington State Parks and public lands reopened May 5 for dispersed outdoor recreation. 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. The following is a summary of what’s open vs. what’s temporarily closed. […]
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, […]
Editors Note: The Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle is temporarily closed based on guidance from public health officials to stop the spread of COVID-19. You can support the museum by making a donation. The Museum of Pop Culture, or MoPOP is a nonprofit museum dedicated to contemporary popular culture. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen founded […]
AAA Washington anticipates making more than 14,500 roadside rescues during the end-of-year holiday travel season, with more than 5,000 of those calls requiring a vehicle tow. Other car troubles most likely to interfere with holiday plans include dead batteries, lockouts and flat tires. To avoid a kink in your holiday plans, AAA Washington recommends drivers […]
Celebrate this festive time of the year during the holiday buffet from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 25 at Mount Rainier’s National Park Inn. The menu includes hand-carved prime rib, roasted pork loin and vegan lentil bake. Adults: $27.95, children (10 & Under): $18.95. For reservations, call 360-569-2411. For info: https://visitrainier.com/
The Boston Terrier Club Dog Show takes place Dec. 27-29 at the Clark County Event Center in Clark County Washington. Free admission and free parking. The Boston Terrier Club of Western Washington is a group of Boston Terrier enthusiasts in Western Washington who have committed to the ethical breeding, care, promotion and preservation of the […]
