The River Walk of San Antonio is a marvel of government foresight, commercial cooperation, targeted tourism, and making a positive out of a negative. They took a “build it and they will come” gamble, and it paid off.
The River Walk follows a well planned and developed set of walking […]
The Point Robinson Lighthouse is a great getaway that is close to Seattle yet on the quiet, rural island of Maury Island, connected to Vashon Island. In addition to views, beach walks, and history, the Lighthouse Keeper’s Quarters are available to rent and enjoy the waterfront experience more fully.
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Smash Putt is a somewhat unusual creation that rises every year or so in an empty warehouse space somewhere around Seattle. Each new incarnation includes prior favorites mixed with newly creative holes. Unlike regular miniature golf, Smash Putt has wacky indoor obstacles that raise the bar and generally […]
Anderson Island is the southernmost island of Puget Sound, holding a small, rural, quiet community that is more set up for casual getaway residents than tourists. That is part of its appeal, indeed.
Anderson Island can be reached via a small car ferry from the town of Steilacoom, south of Tacoma […]
Dick and Jane’s Spot is a unique and eclectic yard art “exhibition” available for viewing 24/7 in the town of Ellensburg. It all began around 1980 when artists Dick and Jane (who also had a dog Spot at the time) started creating pieces to jazz up the outside of […]
There is a beautiful 3.5 mile loop hike on Whidbey Island’s west side of Coupeville, with continuous views along its entire length. Starting from Ebey’s Landing in Ebey’s Reserve National Historical Reserve, the loop first heads north along a pebble beach of Puget Sound. After a mile, a wide sandy […]
Las Vegas, The Land Of Over The Top Electric Bills, is unsurprisingly gaudy yet can be surprisingly fun if you’re willing to spend some cash. Some of the entertainment shows are quite spectacular in terms of scale and impressiveness, and other shows are funny, magical, or musical. There […]