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Kingston, WA: a perfect place to cool off
For quite some time I’ve been meaning to go up to Edmonds and catch the ferry over to Kingston; today’s heat finally inspired me to do so. When it’s hot out there are few places nicer to be than on a...
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Another way to cool off
Go fishing! We are fortunate to have a ton of rivers in the region. Here, my husband practices his cast on the Skykomish River just outside of Gold Bar, WA. Fishing licenses are cheap: $22 for a year....
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good to know: our beaches aren’t toxic
Swimming Beach Bacteria Levels and Water Temperature [kingcounty] My friends have been flocking to the beaches to beat the heat. I’ve been envious of their nighttime frolicking, but am too terrified...
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Let Your Inner Child Out at Camp Woodmark, a “Summer Camp” for Adults
I have to admit to being somebody who rarely considers the Eastside of our Metro Area when it comes to planning social engagements and local excursions. Like many, I tend to think of it more as a hub...
View ArticleOnly 2 more weeks for the Queen Anne Farmers Market
Now that fall has come, some of the farmers markets in our area will start to shut down. The first of those to go is going to be the new Queen Anne Farmers Market. The Queen Anne Farmers Market broke...
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Some of my favorite childhood memories involve going clamming. What joy there is in crossing the beach in hot pursuit of the wily razor clam and what pleasure there is concluding the hunt with a...
View ArticleZoo Tunes Line-up Announced
I admit, I was a little worried that Zoo Tunes would go the way of the Lake Union Fireworks show this year. After all, in past years they have been sponsored by the now defunct WaMu. But thanks to...
View ArticleColumbia City Farmers Market Opens Today
Farmers market season is upon us and today we have the first of the seasonal Farmers Markets opening in Columbia City. The Columbia City Farmers Market runs from 3-7pm every Wednesday until October...
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Northwest National Park Family Day Sunday, May 2
Mt. Rainier, by D. Herrera, via Creative Commons The Northwest is a great place to live for many reasons. One of the most compelling is the stunning natural landscapes. The Puget Sound area alone...
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Greening the Emerald City
The Sustainable Sites initiative (SITES™) has selected four Seattle projects for the SITES two-year Pilot Project to promote sustainable land development and management practices. Projects include over...
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