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Northwest Events Oregon

Shop weekends in Eugene at the Lane County Farmers Market's Holiday Market

Are you wishing and hoping to find just the right gift for your special someones? Then, travel to Eugene and trek over to the Lane Events Center most any Saturday Nov. 22 – Dec. 21 to shop the wonders of the Lane County Farmers Market Holiday Market. FYI – The Lane County Farmers Market can […]

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Health and Fitness

Mud is Good! Ten Easy Ways to Connect Your Family to the Joy of Nature

By Richard Louv on June 24th, 2014 Here is a list of great outdoor activities by Richard Louv, author of “No Child Left Outdoors.” I hope you will consider allowing or instigating your kids or grandkids to enjoy some of these fabulous and freeing outdoor experiences: Short on Vitamin N? Here’s a brief list of […]

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Environment

What’s going on with Earth Day this year and how can I get involved?

EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What’s going on with Earth Day this year and how can I get involved?  — Christine B., Boston, MA This coming April 22 will mark the 44th annual celebration of Earth Day, and the focus this year will be green cities. “As the world’s population migrates to […]

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Outdoor Activities

Boaters Relish Gig Harbor’s Authentic Maritime Scene

By Leslee Jaquette In 1841 when Capt. Charles Wilkes charted the South Sound, he must have been tired. Or, perhaps, he had simply run out of names? You see, Wilkes named Gig Harbor, Wash., after the type of longboat, a gig, he used to survey the small bay. These days, perfectly protected and perfectly beautiful […]

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Northwest Events Travel Washington

Seattle on a Budget

Seattle offers an impressive array of free or affordable attractions. Additionally, savvy travelers take advantage of some major seasonal and year-around sightseeing, dining and accommodations packages. Seattle CityPass Visitors wanting the “full Seattle experience” often choose to purchase a Seattle CityPass to get the most for their money. Included in the CityPass are admission tickets […]

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Uncategorized

Summer Farmers Market comes to Fife

Fife, WA – The City of Fife is home to the newest Farmers Market in Pierce County.  The first-ever Fife Farmers Market will run every Wednesday until August 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Every week the market will sprout up at Fife City Hall and the adjoining Centennial Park at the corner of 54th […]