The Whidbey Island Fair is an annual local tradition at the Island County Fairgrounds. It spans carnival rides, a rainbow of junk food, concerts, arts and crafts, 4H animal shows, skills demonstrations, and ways to enjoy the summer weather. The rides go from little kiddie pleasers to a […]
Port Orchard has a surprising amount of seaside charm with nooks & crannies to explore. While attending the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association (NWSSA) symposium at Pilgrim Firs, I also had the opportunity to explore around town.
Walking the waterfront pedestrian trail is fun and relaxing. Along the way, I […]
The Bluff Fort Historic Center was a fascinating look back at interesting go-West history as well as how a modern community can come together to joyfully share their community and family histories. Bluff Fort was staffed by some of the friendliest and most engaged volunteer docents I have ever experienced, […]
The City of Seattle and the Cascade Bicycle Club organized a cool event for 12,000 bicyclists: They opened both levels of the new SR 99 Tunnel that goes along/under the Seattle waterfront, as well as the Alaskan Way Viaduct above that will be demolished soon. It provided a unique […]
Every year for the past 26 years, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has hosted a fun competition between top local architecture firms and culinary teams. The goal: Make terrific sculptural representations of the year’s theme almost entirely from edible components, and gather optional donations from viewers for JDRF’s […]
A lighting and events group created quite a holiday destination for Seattlites: Enchant. The venue was at capacity with people interested to wander and explore.
Enchant involves many levels of Seattle’s Safeco Stadium, where the Seattle Mariners baseball team play during their season. Enchant is a great use of […]
The Smithsonian Institution, National Mall, and nearby exhibits and attractions are a very dense collection of national treasures, indeed. Other options range from the Spy Museum to Chinatown to exotic plants at the National Arboretum to Air & Space Museum to riding electric scooters in front of the White […]