By Leslee Jaquette The recently rededicated statue of Viking Leif “Lucky” Erikson stands sentinel at Shilshole Bay Marina, welcoming recreational boaters to one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest marinas. Not only has the 17-foot, reconditioned statue found a permanent home in the Leif Erikson Plaza, the bronze continues to symbolize the region’s Nordic heritage and […]
By Leslee Jaquette On this warm spring day as I wander the docks at the Port of Seattle’s Fishermen’s Terminal (FT), I fall into a “Walter Mitty” daylight daydream. Transformed by the sights and smells here at the home of the Pacific Northwest fishing fleet, my reverie places me amongst purse seiners rolling […]
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Emerald City Trolley Links City Center with Neighborhoods The Emerald City Trolley began operation of guided tour service May 17, operating three distinct lines in the summer season (through Sept. 29 of this year). The new service allows guests to hop on and off while exploring many of Seattle’s most popular visitor […]
