The Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades is a hidden suburban retreat found just a 25 minute drive south of Seattle, yet feeling much further away from the hubbub of daily life. It is owned and operated by the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle, and is open to other denominations […]
Recycled Spirits of Iron, aka Ex Nihilo, is a wonderful experiment in both free expression and free public access to private art space. For many years, metal sculptor Dan Klennert has been creating works of rusting art that spring from junkyards, farm piles, and donations. He assembles overall […]
Narada Falls is a picturesque and easily accessible waterfall for visitors to Mt Rainier National Park. The falls are fed by Paradise River, then tumbling 168 feet on its main drop to a rocky jumble below.
Entrance signs are visible along Paradise Road, which is part of the main roads […]
From the uppermost drivable reaches of Mt Rainier National Park at the Paradise ranger station and inn, there is an easy 0.4 mile paved trail up to scenic Myrtle Falls. The waterfall can be reached year around, though snow cover starts early in the Fall season due to its […]
Vancouver is a wonderful city for urban exploring, biking, public art, parks, and experimental foods. It is easy to wander for a weekend, week, or more and still have lots left to explore on a follow-up trip. The cityscapes, public open spaces, waterfront, and surrounding mountains provide beautiful […]
Salt Creek Beach Park is a surfer haven located by Dana Point on the Pacific coast of southern California, between Los Angeles and San Diego. The expanse of sandy beach – filled with tan young bodies – slopes down into frothy foam from the crashing waves. Those waves attract the […]
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James Island, in the beautifully famed San Juan Islands in northwestern Washington state, is a great overnight kayaking trip for exploring and camping. It is just the right distance for a leisurely crossing from the mainland, followed by exploring around James and the surrounding larger islands […]