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Tiptoeing Through The Tulips!

Posted on February 22, 2021 by admin

While some locally might bemoan the “drippier” months in the Pacific Northwest, others embrace it!  February and March historically bring more showers. This moisture also means late snow in the Cascade mountains (beefing up our state’s snowpack for summer runoff) … Continue reading →

Posted in A Short Drive Away | Tagged bakery, drive, tulips, whiskey, wine

Snowy Sights in the Pacific Northwest

Posted on January 9, 2020 by admin

Nothing says January in Seattle like the snow-covered mountains of the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges bookending the area east and west. Views are gorgeous from many places within the city, with exceptional vistas from Victor Steinbrueck Park (on the … Continue reading →

Posted in A Short Drive Away | Tagged cascades, mount rainier, mountains, national park, olympics, seattle, snow, snowshoe, views, winter

Ballard Locks, Not to be Missed

Posted on May 15, 2019 by admin

This summer visit one of Seattle’s top tourist attractions, The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.  The locks carry more boat traffic than any other locks in the US, and the locks, along with the fish ladder and the surrounding Carl S. English … Continue reading →

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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Posted on March 1, 2019 by admin

If you happen to be lucky enough to visit the Pacific Northwest in the spring, April is a great choice. Every April the Skagit Valley located about 1 1/2 hours north of Seattle , welcomes tourists from all 50 states … Continue reading →

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What if it’s too wet to wade through tulips?

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Posted on April 3, 2018 by admin

April is the month to check out the vast fields of tulips blooming across Washington State’s Skagit Valley. Bright rows of flowers in every color stretch as far as the eye can see. On a sunny spring day — or … Continue reading →

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Winter in Washington’s Cascade Mountains

Posted on February 15, 2018 by admin

 Seattle is located about 45 minutes from Washington’s Cascade Mountain range that has 10 ft or more of snow on an average winter. This gives local’s easy access to some amazing downhill skiing, cross country skiing, and snow shoeing. … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Things to Do When Visiting Seattle in January

Posted on December 20, 2017 by admin

Let’s face it, January days in Seattle can often be wet and the sun sets early. However, if you live in Seattle you know that January can also be a great time to enjoy the city when it is less … Continue reading →

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