The Procession of the Species parade has been dancing and jumping through the streets of Olympia since 1995, growing over time into a family-oriented creative expression that values involvement and fun more than just pomp. It has only three rules: No written words (including lyrics in music), […]
Strolling past the shop window mannequin bedecked in camouflaged bondage & discipline chains, under the gaze of a graffiti painted portrait of the street-living woodcarver recently killed by a police officer, was a man in a basement. A man with a laptop, and a poodle. Bending down to look through […]
Rattlesnake Ridge shows off expansive views above the valley of North Bend, across to Mt Si, and far west to near Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. At least on a clear day that’s not foggy and snowy… We still enjoyed our 4+ mile round trip hike through […]
Crystal Springs Sno-Park Groomed Trail System offered a number of short and easy loop trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, plus areas for dog sledding and snowmobiling. Although the Crystal Springs trails were relatively short, the distance could be easily extended by jumping on the very long rails-to-trails John Wayne […]
Do you want a fun album, with fun songs, and have a good toe tapping time? Check out Blaas of Glory’s new album “Highway to Hell”. Blaas of Glory is a Netherlands heavy metal marching band that “re-imagines” hair band rock ‘n roll classics from Van […]
The Snoqualmie Pass Nordic Center and surrounding ski area officially frowns on people sledding or inner tubing anywhere except at the sanctioned sledding & tow rope area, so be ready for (friendly) ski patrol folks asking you to move on if you’re anywhere around the parking lots or trails. […]
We left the gifts of Christmas and went out to the gifts of great cross-country skiing around the small town of Plain, located in the Cascade Mountains north of Leavenworth. The Connor Chalet provided a nice warm cabin to relax in after each brisk day skiing the trails by the […]