We are blessed with many world-class destinations in the Northwest and one of the most remote total getaways is the Lake Quinault Lodge on Washington’s Northern Coast. Built in 1926, the rustic lodge welcomes guests with warmth, hospitality and a sincere feeling of home-away-from-home comfort. Remote and built during the era that brought us Timberline […]
In April of 1889 the BELLE OF CHELAN cast off her moorings and set sail on a maiden voyage to the head of Lake Chelan. She was the first of many commercial vessels to ply the waters of the lake. The BELLE started a tradition that has spanned two centuries. In the early days cargo […]
While the moniker “Washington’s final frontier” may sound a bit exaggerated, the branding motto does describe one of the Northwest’s more wild and wooly destinations. But wooly is no exaggeration given its big mountains and valleys remain home to grizzly bears and caribou. Spokane is the state’s second largest city. And although it has earned […]
The Friday Harbor crew made the annual long haul down to Buoy 10 to fish on the predicted big return for the Columbia River. With fishing slow in Marine Area 7, we had to saddle the horses and hitch the wagons to go find some Kangs. The first couple days didn’t disappoint, as previous shots of rain sent […]
Magenta Theater Company, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, WA will perform, Becky’s New Car at 606 Main Street, Vancouver, WA. This is the company’s 12th season, which will feature six main-stage shows. Becky’s New Car is written by Steven Dietz and directed by Jaynie Roberts (Artistic Director of Magenta Theater). Tickets will be […]
Wind surfing capital of the world is Hood River’s latest distinction. Previously known for growing luscious apples, pears, cherries, peaches and other fruits, and for the view of the majestic snowcapped peak of Mt. Hood, Hood River has become the destination of choice for wind surfers from around the world. The winds from the Columbia River […]
By Leslee Jaquette On any given day you will spot license plates from throughout the Northwest in Molbak’s parking lot. That’s because Molbak’s Garden & Home is one of the biggest and best nurseries in the area. A true destination, it has put Woodinville, Wash., on the map. Beyond acres of elegant plants, house and […]
Salmon fishing continues to be fairly slow in the San Juan’s. However, it sounds like there are fish across the border in Canada in pretty good numbers. Hopefully we’ll see some big schools show up soon. Crabbing is still good in places, even though we had a Tribal Opener. Looks like a portion of Marine […]
‘Turn Or Burn’ In “Turn or Burn,” Harper Knox has ripped up his family’s cherry orchard in Washington State and planted grape vines, hoping a contemplative life making wine might help him conquer his debilitating battle with PTSD. But in Seattle, the Singularity Summit is about to get underway, celebrating and encouraging the growth of […]
By Leslee Jaquette This summer my gang of camping and hiking buddies has its collective eye on Larrabee State Park. We think it would be perfect for a mid-week destination getaway. This 2,683-acre camping park with 8,100-feet of saltwater shoreline on Samish Bay near Bellingham in northwest Washington offers something for everyone. The park features […]
