Oct 30, 2009 10:03 - By: Whit Honea
All aboard!
Seriously, if you haven’t picked your pumpkin yet you’re about as big a slacker as the guy that waits until October 30th to write about a pumpkin patch. Let’s not judge.
Besides, calling Remlinger Farms a pumpkin patch is like calling Neil Diamond a singer. He’s an entertainer, people. Remlinger Farms is pretty entertaining, too.
The farm is located in Carnation, WA and is a self-contained family destination, minus the lodging. Luckily, Seattle is about 30 minutes away and they have a couple of motels along the freeway. Read More »
Oct 29, 2009 10:27 - By: Spencerspellman
Victoria Ferry Coming into Port
The first thing of note about Victoria, British Columbia is that when making plans to travel there it’s likely that you’ll be traveling there by a ferry or cruise. Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital of British Columbia. The beautiful metropolis is a tourist hotspot in British Columbia, offering a rich history, beautiful architecture, much greenspace and a wide-variety of attractions. Although you can fly into the Vancouver International Airport and take a bus or car into Victoria, traveling by ferry is the primary mode of transportation to and from Victoria. Located just above Washington state, it’s a great day trip for travelers staying in the Seattle area.
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Oct 17, 2009 7:28 - By: Whit Honea
This is an American Airlines gate in the Seattle-Tacoma airport that was hand-decorated by American Airlines employees on their own time. The gate is where one child’s dream vacation started earlier this month as they boarded their WishFlight. Read More »
Oct 16, 2009 15:28 - By: Whit Honea
Rolling Clouds and Leaves of Fall Outside of Seattle
I’m not going to lie. I took these photos in my front yard about 30 minutes ago. Sue me.
The point is that there are many reasons to get in your gas-guzzling car and drive around our wonderful nation right now, namely really pretty trees. Read More »
Oct 08, 2009 15:15 - By: Whit Honea
Like any good fish story, this one got away. That’s right, you just missed Salmon Days in Issaquah, WA and you should be ashamed of yourself. Go ahead and cry it out. I’ll wait.
Okay, enough. You brought it upon yourself. Now sit still and let me tell you what you missed, aka, rub it in.
Every year about this time the salmon leave the deep, salty waters of Seattle’s Puget Sound and they start swimming. They swim through lakes and streams and wind their way to Issaquah Creek, where the water is shallow and clear. They swim all the way to the hatchery in which they were born, they do their thing with the eggs and the stuff and then they die. Needless to say the salmon don’t find the occasion as festive as we do. I watched them for hours and never saw a single party hat. Read More »
Sep 30, 2009 12:58 - By: James Austin
Seattle Central Library: Admission Always Free
If you are one of the thousands or travelers to Seattle every week and are looking for a few ‘inexpensive’ things to see to supplement your stay, read on.
Considering that the Fall weather in Seattle is still pleasant and at times beautiful, there are plenty of inexpensive ways to take in this cosmopolitan city which is surrounded by abundant natural beauty. With that in mind, here is a short list of FREE (You can’t get any less expensive than that)activities in my fair city that can fill up an agenda and serve as a supplement to a memorable Northwest vacation. See you around town.
1. Free Sail at Center for Wooden Boats - Located on the South end of picturesqe Lake Union, the Center for Wooden Boats moors dozens of beautiful wooden boats of all shapes and sizes. Most are sail boats, and on Sunday afternoons you can show up a little before 2:00 PM and sign up to take a free family sail. It is a terrific way to enjoy the water with stunning views of the surrounding city. Read More »
Sep 30, 2009 5:00 - By: James Austin
Fall Offers Some Great Northwest Hiking Opportunities
Autumn in the Northwest is a beautiful time of the year. And although it means that cooler temperatures and wet weather are just around the corner, it doesn’t also mean the end of your opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the natural beauty of the region. October ushers in the vibrant colors of the season to the regions abundant hiking trails.
Many hiking opportunities are just a short drive from metropolitan Seattle and can have you home and relaxing before the earlier dusk settles in. Not sure where to start? A great place to start is this link from the Washington Trails Association highlighting Fall hiking in the region. A quick Internet search will also yield plenty of other options.
So, if you are looking for a refreshing way to experience the colors of Northwest this Fall, consider a local hiking trail. Just remember to be safe out there.
Photo courtesy of brianholsclaw from flickr creative commons
Jul 01, 2009 13:01 - By: James Austin
Seattle Sparkles on the 4th of July
Photo from flickr creative commons by mr.bmonroe
