Just west of the Summit at Snoqualmie Pass and surprisingly located between the separated east and west bound sides of I-90 is the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River. Nearby is the Denny Creek Campground and miles of walking trails. A good place for a little variety, river scenery, car […]
The Venetian in Las Vegas… It definitely lives up to the Las Vegas requirement for over-the-top opulence and entertainment. The interior tries to replicate the outdoor canals of Venice Italy, including gondolas guided by singing gondoliers. Shops abound, vast gambling halls abound, and fanciful sculptures attract people […]
Flotation tanks are making a comeback, at least in Seattle. There are flotation tank centers popping up around the city, intriguing clients to come and explore relaxation, meditation, physical rest, and even massage alternatives. These devices go by other names too such as isolation tanks or sensory deprivation […]
There is a small, little known park in the Shorewood community of Burien, appropriately called Shorewood Park. The park primarily consists of a forested hiking trail that meanders through a ravine. It borders Shorewood Elementary School, and has three main access points to surrounding community roads. The […]
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are a 10 member band from Scotland fronted by 3 bagpipe players and joined by guitar, bass, 4 percussionists, and a keyboardist. They play “bagrock”, which is rock ‘n roll bagpipe style. Music covers rock classics plus original renditions, moving back and forth from one […]
Black Violin is an intriguing group of guys who met in high school orchestra while playing classical violin. After music lessons, they listened to rap, hip-hop, and other genres while also jamming on their violins to whatever was playing on the radio. Thus the […]
High School Trail is an easy and accessible hike from a lower roadside to an upper plateau, with wetlands and forest along the way. Its path follows an old access road, so it is wide enough for walking side by side for good conversation or holding hands. Elevation gain is […]