Our yards are our outdoor homes: fun, beautiful, great spaces for relaxing. But in taking care of them, we often use water inefficiently, produce a lot of yard waste, and overuse chemicals that are bad for the environment and our families’ health. The good news is, by making some simple changes in how we care […]
Each October foodies and fun-seekers from across the United States and as far away as Finland descend upon the scenic Olympic Peninsula to partake in a grand celebration of the coveted crustacean that derives its name from the town where it was first commercially harvested back in 1848 — Dungeness. The 13th annual Dungeness Crab […]
With this article I’d like to start a conversation about how to get ready to take a kayak trip, what you need to know, plan for and what you should pack. First, the good news, whether it’s a one night trip or a 10 day trip the basics of what you’ll need stay the same. What […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What would you consider to be the key areas we need to improve to make our food safer for our health and easier on our environment? — Billy A., Oakland, CA Although we have come a long way in recent years with regard […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are some cool apps that work with a mobile phone that can help me get in better touch with the environment?— Mitchell Brown, Troy, MI Not surprisingly, there are thousands of “green” apps out there that make it easier for people to find and share information […]
Sample the city’s best restaurants with three-course meals for just $29. Since 2009, food-loving Portland has dedicated a whole month to celebrating our celebrated dining scene. Originally held in June, Portland Dining Month moves to March in 2014. With some of the city’s top restaurants offering three-course meals for just $29, Portland Dining Month is the best time to […]
By Nancy Thompson NEW FEATURE: 50plusnorthwest.com welcomes Portland travel writer Nancy Thompson as a regular columnist in our Travel section. Visit 50plusnorthwest.com often for regular updates on Thompson’s travels throughout the Northwest and beyond. About Nancy Thompson: Thompson is an aspiring world traveler with a newly retired spouse. A late bloomer, Nancy became a certified […]
“It’s the single highest threat to sustainable wine grape production facing our industry,” says Todd Newhouse, owner of Upland Vineyards near Outlook, and one of the oldest vineyards in Washington. The threat Newhouse refers to is the lack of available clean plants for vineyard plantings. Viruses can reduce the life of a vineyard investment by […]
Port Angeles–Taste the bounty of the Olympic coast and savor the riches from the region’s sparkling blue waters, magical forests, and organic farms at the 12th Annual Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival, Friday-Sunday, October 11-13, 2013 in Port Angeles, Wash. “Crabfest is the annual celebration of our region’s diverse bounty, the seafood, agriculture and maritime […]
NEIGHBORHOODS & HISTORIC DISTRICTS Pike Place Market One of the oldest continuously-operated farmer’s markets in the U.S., Pike Place Market presides over a nine acre historic district in the heart of downtown Seattle. The market features fresh fish and produce stands, arts and crafts, ethnic groceries and gift stores, vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, […]
