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Category Archives: Dog-friendly
White Pass Stages a Winter Carnival
This should fall under the heading, “Did you know?” Every year on the first weekend of March, at the summit of White Pass a Winter Carnival beckons snow lovers. I just experienced the 27th annual carnival and found the wealth … Continue reading
Get Into Soap Lake
As you might imagine, Soap Lake is a body of water, but it is also a town of 1,500 in Eastern Washington. I’m pretty sure they all know each other, because while we enjoyed a tasty restaurant dinner there at … Continue reading
Bellevue Hilton Highly Recommended
Little things mean a lot — like when the hotel staff remembers your name and uses it or offers you a bottle of water while you’re waiting for someone. Excellent customer service will keep me coming back to any business. … Continue reading
A Peak at Pacific City, Oregon
Every so often I stray from my home state. Most recently, I visited the Oregon Coast, which I must admit has some appealing qualities that our coast does not, including more accessible beaches and gigantic rock formations in the water … Continue reading
Crystal Mountain Gondola Ride: A Slice of Paradise
This past Saturday evening I experienced the true meaning of breathtaking. After riding up 2,500 vertical feet in the brand new gondola at Crystal Mountain, you’re as up close and personal with Mount Rainier as you’ll ever get without climbing … Continue reading
Best of Discover Washington State in the Past Year
I was tagged by my friend, Kerri, at Living Large in Our Little House for The Seven Links circle bloggers have been participating in. It seems like a good time to review what I’ve done, so here are my answers. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Dog-friendly, Towns, Wineries
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Partner Up for a Street Dance
Something is always happening on Whidbey Island, a great place for a day or even a weekend trip. On July 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m, the Community Street Dance at the Bayview Cash Store features local band, Ruzivo … Continue reading
Camano Island Coffee Roasters Just Keeps On Giving
In the year 2000 Jeff Ericson created Camano Island Coffee Roasters so he could combine his passion with sustainable practices and responsible purchasing. In simple terms, that means the company makes darn good coffee and also gives back to the … Continue reading
You Don’t Have to Leave the FireSky Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona
So far this year the velvety gray draping over us has overstayed its welcome. Without a single day with 70-degree temperatures in almost 200 days, I jetted out of here to my favorite land of sun, Scottsdale. It had been … Continue reading
Posted in Dog-friendly, Family Fun, Hotels and Other Lodging, Towns
Tagged Arizona, Cocker Spaniel, Firesky Resort, In Touch, Jurlique Spa, Kimpton, local paper, Scottsdale, Taggia
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Willows Lodge Provides Sanctuary
This past Sunday and Monday I attended a travel writer’s conference and had the opportunity to stay in the wonderful Willows Lodge in Woodinville. I’ve stayed in some very luxurious hotels, but this one will always have a spot in … Continue reading
Posted in Dog-friendly, Hotels and Other Lodging
Tagged basset hound, bathroom, bathtub, dog-friendly, shower, Willows Lodge, Woodinville
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