GO: San Juan Kayak Expeditions
Sponsored by San Juan Kayak Expeditions 745C Tarabochia Ln. Friday Harbor WA 98250 map and directions phone: 360.378.4436 website: sanjuankayak.com email: sanjuankayak@rockisland.com Description: Formed in 1980, San Juan Kayak Expeditions is the ORIGINAL sea kayaking outfitter in the San Juan Islands! Sea kayak with orca whales, stellar sea lions, river otters, porpoise, harbor seals, bald eagles and more! […]
The Hotel Monaco, a Swank Sleep in Seattle
On the south edge of the upscale shopping district in downtown Seattle, there sits the Hotel Monaco. I remember when the Monaco opened 13 years ago, with its bold striped awning, dazzling art deco styling and very friendly valets. I sipped discounted happy hour drinks at Sazerac downstairs to soak in the Monaco vibe. It […]
Sea Kayaking the San Juan Islands with Outdoor Odysseys
Sponsored by Outdoor Odysseys 86 Cedar St Friday Harbor WA 98250 map and directions phone: 800.647.4621 website: outdoorodysseys.com email: kayaker1987@gmail.com Description: With 175-forested islands surrounded by crystal-green waters and snow-capped mountains, the San Juan Islands are an idyllic sea-kayaking destination. Most of our tours are conducted off the west side of San Juan Island – the prime area […]
100 Things We Love: Seattle
1. The Space Needle. Although a surprising number of Seattlites have never done the tourist thing and taken the elevator to the top, we love it dearly because it defines our skyline and captures our city’s future-facing entrepreneurial spirit. 2. The International Fountain at Seattle Center. This is Seattle’s front porch and gathering place. Kids dance in […]
Best Spots for Storm Watching in Washington State
Imagine you’re watching a 30-foot ocean swell pound itself against a basalt headland while you sip scotch from your plush recliner, safely behind double-pane glass. Outside, it’s raining horizontally. Winds are topping 60 mph, howling off the ocean and bringing the spray of salt along for the ride. And you are warm and dry and just […]
Tree Frog Night Inn
This lodging listing is sponsored by Tree Frog Night Inn 1727 Mt. Baker Highway Bellingham WA 98226 map and directions phone: 360-676-2300 website: treefrognight.com email: inn@treefrognight.com lodging type: inn rates: $120-$185 features: kids ok – free wifi – fireplace – private bath – jacuzzi – breakfast included – TV – parking provided – public transit nearby Description: Luxurious king suites that […]
CAMP: Lone Fir Campground, Okanogan National Forest
Lone Fir Campground is off Highway 20 in the Methow Valley, just west of Mazama and about 27 miles west of Winthrop. Although this campground is not far off the highway, it’s beautiful and is in a great location for nearby hiking trails into North Cascades National Park and the Pasayten Wilderness. Early Winters Creek […]
Colonial Creek Campground, North Cascades National Park
Camp along the shores of blue-green Diablo Lake under the looming, glaciated crags of nearby peaks. Several trails leave right from the campground, including a climb to the top of Thunder Knob, or a stroll along beautiful Thunder Creek. I can’t think of a better campground for families on a summer weekend; there’s an amphitheater […]
Crystal Mountain: How to Have a Perfect Day Skiing
Planning an overnight ski trip near Seattle is a cinch with guest writer Joshua Johnson’s step-by-step guide. Joshua is a travel blogger who specializes in social media content creation and promotion. His website is Travel Media Ninja. Crack two eggs into the frying pan and toss some bread into the toaster. Check the pressure of your […]
Riding the Rails in Snoqualmie
A friend of mine named JG used to ride the rails. JG finished up his college years in a sleepy Midwestern town, then wondered what was next. His fellow students were settling into new lives in Chicago and Minneapolis, starting their climb from the bottom of the corporate ladder. But that wasn’t the life for JG. He had […]
