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 […]
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Float or white-water raft the Skagit River
I thought really rock-bottom prices for a float or white water trip were so a thing of the past. Or if they did happen, the special was for only a weekday when working folks couldn’t benefit. But fortunately TravelZoo and Triad River Tours have teamed up for two really well-priced tours available April 1 – […]
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 […]
Whidbey Island Garden Tours offer ideas, gifts, goodies
Mother’s Day is coming and spring has sprung! It is the perfect time to saddle up for a Whidbey Island Garden Tour. Start at either end of Washington’s Whidbey Island and access visitor information to get all the info you need for a great driving trip. Look for great stops and garden tours at some […]
Lake Spanaway Golf Course readies for amateur competition
Get ready to test your skill on the links! The 50th Annual Puget Sound Amateur will be held Saturday, May 16th & Sunday May 17th at Lake Spanaway Golf Course. Spanaway is located in Pierce County in Washington. Hudson Cup Points Event Competition: 36 Hole Stroke Play (Gross and Net) Entry Fee: $180 Entry Fee includes 36 […]
Bellevue Magic Season Begins November 28
Stroll, Skate and Celebrate in Downtown Bellevue! Bellevue, Wash. isn’t just Seattle’s biggest “burb.” It’s a destination unto itself! The Bellevue Magic Season rings in November 28 for a six-week run of festive holiday events through January 11, 2015. Magic Season Ice Arena presented by Bank of America and Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card November 28– January 11 […]
Holiday Hangover Lunch Looks Mighty Curative
Hey, don’t worry, be happy! On New Year’s Day 2015, get up, take a shower, maybe chug a few Tylenol pills and then get excited about Saturday, Jan. 10 when you have reservations for another great time. On that date, participate in the Holiday Hangover lunch to be held at Friday Harbor House on San […]
Get Ready for the Christmas Bird Count
Dungeness River Audubon Center Christmas Bird Count Warm up Date: Saturday, Dec. 7 Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here’s your chance to knock off the rust and get ready for the CBC (Christmas Bird Count!) as well as learn what citizen science is and why it is important. Meet at RR Bridge Park to cover birds […]
Fife mural promotes diversity
Fife, WA – The Fife Public Arts Commission recently unveiled “Opulence” a new mural by Muralist Savy Jane repesenting the diversity and bright and full lives that Fife residents enjoy. It depicts a historical scene with a contemporary, progressive interpretation to represent Fife’s progress, growth and future. Jane is a local artist from Puyallup and created […]
Life Care Services building senior community in Gig Harbor
Over 125 Heron’s Key Priority Members from the Gig Harbor area gathered at Chapel Hill Church during the summer to get the first glimpse at the floor plans of their future home, as well as an update on future development plans for Harbor Hill. The development consultant, Life Care Services, presented an update on the […]