The Naas Natural Area Preserve in Coupeville on Whidbey Island is a beautiful mix of forest and prairie on high bluffs above Puget Sound. A loop trail meanders out and back, and connects to the Admiralty Inlet Natural Area Preserve to the south with the main remaining fortifications of […]
Fort Ebey State Park is a wonderful place full of hiking and mountain biking trails, campground, and some of the most beautiful views in the Northwest. It looks out into Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, across to the Olympic Mountains, Vancouver Island, and the San […]
The annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival draws many thousands of tourists to its colorful fields every year. Located an hour north of Seattle in the rich farming soils of the Skagit Valley near Mt Vernon, it offers a kaleidoscope of shapes and textures across the many farms that participate. […]
White Salmon Road 3075 is a pleasant, couple mile long, out-and-back cross-country / Nordic skiing trail in the Mt Baker area. It is noteworthy for its great views of Mt Shuksan and its fairly gradual terrain (except for the very end).
The parking lot is a bit tight and on […]
The National Ornamental Metal Museum is an unexpected attraction in Memphis, located on a high bank above the Mississippi River. The museum includes a fairly wide range of exhibits, including gallery shows of very fine metalwork, jewelry, artistic forms, and experiments. Another building includes more historical and heavier […]
Beale Street is a renowned music and nightlife hot spot in downtown Memphis, known especially for its many blues musicians and good southern food. While there, we saw the sights and sounds, including live music that is easy to find virtually every night of the week. For dinner, […]
A visit to Graceland is a surprisingly well put together homage to a cultural icon, flawed person, 1950s – 1970s culture, family man to some, and god to others. It is both sentimental and over the top, and deep down it says much not only about Elvis but also […]