April 18, 2024
Thea Foss Waterway
Prior to embarking on our paddling adventure, we indulged in a culinary delight...
September 27, 2023
A merger of two great wine companies resulted in Bellevue’s new wine company. Jackson...
August 7, 2023
Part 1: Revelstoke
If you are a skier, you may be familiar with the famous Powder Highway, which...
August 7, 2023
Part 2 Kayaking, Hiking, and Seafood!
After our enjoyable time in Powell River (read part 1 here),...
July 24, 2023
Part 1 Powell River: Getting There Is So Much Fun!
The Sunshine Coast is just east of...
July 12, 2023
Food, Brews, Wines, and Farms
Nestled along the Columbia River in the gorgeous region known as the...
July 9, 2023
Part 2: Kayaking Paired with Fine Wine and Fine Lodging (read Part 1 here)
Kayaking, SUP, &...
July 8, 2023
Part 1: Dining & Brews
The Columbia River carved out the Gorge when it cut through the Cascade...
May 23, 2023
Getting There is Half the Fun.
Amtrak Cascades lets you cruise hassle-free and easily, with two...
May 17, 2023
All Aboard
Amtrak Cascades is a great way to get from the Puget Sound area to Eugene, Oregon. From...
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...
