Why not join me for a Seattle spiderweb walk this foggy morning? Wear your Spiderman and Spiderwoman costumes if you want. What a bounty of beautifully spun spider webs I came across on my stroll through the neighborhood. One, two . . . I was soon joined by a Dad and daughter who counted at […]
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iFLY, youFLY at iFLY Indoor Skydiving Seattle
Suited up, ready for my first iFLY Indoor Skydiving moment, I approach the doorway with apprehension. Despite the brief training and pep talk from our iFLY instructor, despite watching others soar before me, despite my outward bravado, there’s no way to know the feeling of skydiving until taking the plunge. I step forward. Arms across […]
Seattle Opera Ring 2013
Seattle Opera Ring 2013. I did it! I just made it through my first complete performance of Richard Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen – a four-opera heroic epic. With great thanks to the vision of Speight Jenkins, General Director; Asher Fisch, Conductor; Stephen Wadsworth, Director; and Thomas Lynch, Set Designer . . . Summarizing the […]
Seafair: Seattle’s Favorite Summer Festival
Since the 1950’s, Seafair has ruled as Seattle’s favorite summer festival spanning several weeks. For most Seattleites, Seafair traditions include the Blue Angels, hydroplane races on Lake Washington and the Torchlight Parade. Even smaller neighborhood events like the Milk Carton Derby at Green Lake and the Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival are all part of […]
Seattle’s 4th of July Celebrations
In my last post, I shared 5 traditional ways to celebrate the 4th of July. So I decided to follow my own advice and check out the happenings around Seattle. Here are a few photo highlights of the day: Nice to see old friends at the Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival! Last Fall I had the […]
Have a Happy 4th of July!
On the 4th of July, whether you travel solo, with a partner or family, take time to celebrate Independence Day! Here are 5 festive American 4th of July traditions you won’t want to miss: 1) Watch a parade. Look for neighborhood parades for an up-close and personal view of the event. Wear your red, white […]
Sun-Tripping in The Dalles, Oregon
View from Dry Hollow Vineyards For Seattleites seeking a sunny getaway, The Dalles, Oregon offers a welcome solution. For starters, compare Seattle’s average yearly precipitation of 38 inches with The Dalles’ average of 14.6 inches. That’s about 150 days of rain in Seattle versus 93 or so in central Oregon each year, thanks to the […]
Mother’s Day Hike to Swamp Monster Trail
Okay, time to dust off those hiking boots and poles and start taking to the trails! Adventurous wanderboomers in the Pacific Northwest will find plenty of hiking trails on Tiger Mountain to satisfy a variety of skill levels. But if you’re looking for an easy first hike to launch your hiking season and a popular […]
S is for Six Sunny Hours in Seattle
When the sun shines in Seattle, you want to be where the action is: anywhere near the water with a view of the mountains. One way to take in a panoramic view of the region is to head west on the 520 floating bridge towards downtown Seattle. From the bridge deck you’ll have a 180 […]
Q is for Queen Mary Tea Room
For today’s Photo Friday, Q is for Queen Mary Tea Room, one of my favorite travel experiences right here in Seattle . . . If you enjoy a spot of tea from time to time, be sure to check out my previous post on the Queen Mary Tea Room. For more Friday Photos, see […]