Andrea Traphagen paints her original watercolors and acrylics in vibrant hues…taking you from fantasy worlds to old world to current times. With the stroke of a brush and a vivid imagination, Andrea’s paintings transform you into a world of mermaids, dragon flies and old growth forests. She has created an impressive array of art depicting […]
Caption: A Jefferson Yacht Pilothouse cruises the local waters. Editor’s note: Information for the following article was supplied by Northwest Yacht Brokers’ Association (NYBA). Boaters who have previously enjoyed a good experience with a particular yacht broker will normally use that person for future transactions. For new boaters, boaters new to the area, or in […]
Thinking of heading out to Mount Rainier for some hiking and sightseeing? While all areas of the park are open, not all services are available this summer due to the current pandemic. Here is the latest information: All public roads have reopened for the summer, giving access to some of the most spectacular landscapes in […]
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. Privately funded, the 56-year-old tower’s $100 million renovation, Century Project, has elevated the visitor experience by dramatically enhancing the view with more than 176 tons of glass. The Space […]
Check out this surfing video filmed at Westport, Washington and many other amazing ActiveLifestyleNW.com videos in our Video Gallery. The video was filmed and edited by Brian Behrens February 10th – 11th, 2018. Music by La Luz from a live session on KEXP https://laluz.bandcamp.com Shot with GoPro Hero4 Black, iPhone X and DJI Mavic Pro. […]
Editor’s Note: Posted on July 4, 2020. Visitors traveling to Mount Rainier National Park during the coming weekend should be prepared for a wide range of weather and trail conditions. “While it may be warm and sunny where visitors are traveling from, they should come prepared for snow-covered routes and icy trails at high-elevation locations like […]
Caption: “Canyon Crossing” by Northwest artist Andrea Traphagen. Pacific Northwest travelers may want to stop by the Turqoise House in the artistic haven of Santa Fe this summer to peruse Norhwest artist Andrea Traphagen’s works on display. Traphagen is currently exhibiting three works featuring equestrian themes–“Canyon Crossing,” “Mesa Canyon” and “Bay Ride”–at Turqoise House in […]
Caption: Equestrian-themed “Dusty Run” by Andrea Traphagen. Longtime Woodland artist Andrea Traphagen paints her original watercolors and acrylics in vibrant hues…taking you from fantasy worlds to old world to current times. With the stroke of a brush and a vivid imagination, Andrea’s paintings transform you into a world of mermaids, dragon flies and old growth […]
Caption: A walker enjoys the Yakima Greenway scenery. Article and photos by Greg Johnson, travel writer The Yakima Greenway in Yakima, Washington features a 10-mile paved pathway, parks, fishing lakes, picnic areas, playgrounds and natural areas. Visitors enjoy the opportunity to take a short—or long—hike along the serene Yakima River. Sights along the way include […]
How do you have a great time on the Long Beach Peninsula in Southwest Washington? Here’s how: ►Explore it’s 28 miles of sandy beach. ►Become a kid again bye playing pinball, laser tag and other games at the FUNLAND Family Entertainment Center in downtown Long Beach. ►Enjoy the old growth forests, ocean beaches and history […]
