May 17, 2023
Sara Harvey has been called “A Wild Woman of the Hood Canal,” but I don’t...
May 17, 2023
The 23rd year of Taste Washington was a smashing success! However, before we discuss the...
November 16, 2022
Leaving Seattle early in the morning necessitated coffee, and being on vacation, one of us enjoyed...
November 9, 2022
This rich agricultural area is just east of Salem, Oregon, with the Willamette Valley to the west...
September 30, 2022
Swantown Inn | Olympia Bed and Breakfast Retreat is conveniently located near the Washington State...
September 26, 2022
The Ferry Ride
If you drive four hours north from Seattle, you can catch a ferry boat to what many...
September 9, 2022
Whale Watching, colorful sunsets, fine dining, and launching our kayak awaited us in Bellingham Bay...
August 31, 2022
We were awed by the view of Mt. Hood every morning from our hotel room at sunrise. Along with that...
July 27, 2022
The Kitsap Peninsula is home to a national treasure for kayakers, stand-up paddle board enthusiasts...
July 18, 2022
Part 2 Wandering Around Yakima’s Downtown and Beyond (read part 1 here).
After a busy day...
July 14, 2022
Part 1: Upper Yakima Valley
Waterfalls, alpine lakes, mountain flowers, and sunshine is what you...
July 14, 2022
The Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction is back again this summer at the beautiful grounds of...
July 8, 2022
Part 2: Yellowhawk Sparkling Wine (read part 1 here)
Walla Walla is not a typical location for...
June 7, 2022
Part 3: Camano Island
Camano Island, just a short drive north of Seattle, is connected to the land...
June 6, 2022
Part 2 Central/North Whidbey; Coupeville-and Beyond (read Part 1 here).
Just 15 minutes from...
May 24, 2022
Is It Really Just the Water?
Hood River, Oregon, along the Columbia River, has been declared the...
May 17, 2022
Part 1 South Whidbey: Clinton to Langley to Greenbank
We left our home in Redmond, Washington, and...
December 3, 2021
Part 2: Outdoor Fun Along the Hood Canal in the Fall and Winter: Don’t Whine About the...
November 8, 2021
Part 1: Fall/Winter Comfort Food, Outdoor Fun, and Tranquility Awaits
A room with a view of a fjord...
November 2, 2021
The weather forecast for the day called for rain and wind. What a surprise for a fall/winter...
