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Category Archives: Seasonal
Petting Farms
I drove my granddaughter, Kita, to her preschool field trip yesterday. As we made our way to Windwater Farm in Auburn, I decided to use our time together in the car as a teachable moment. I got what I deserved. … Continue reading
You’ll Never Get Closer to Elk: Oak Creek Feeding Station
At the beginning of March, two other travel writers, a VisitRainier employee and I experienced the feeding of the elk at Oak Creek Feeding Station, off Highway 12 near Naches in Eastern Washington (yes, it was a press trip). We … Continue reading
Posted in Family Fun, Free, Seasonal, Tours, Zoos and Wildlife
Tagged Carrie Uffindall, elk, feeding program, Highway 12 Naches, Naches, Oak Creek Feeding Station, VisitRainier
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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
Walter’s Fruit Ranch: What a Find
Outside of Spokane, in an area called Green Bluff near Mead, you can find produce, cheese, farm animals and more, at more than 40 farms. You can easily spend a day here and not see it all. If my experience at … Continue reading
Posted in Family Fun, Seasonal, Towns
Tagged apples, apricots, Arlene Morrell, cherries, Green Bluff, Mark Morrell, Mead, peaches, pie, pie crust, Spokane, Walter's Fruit Ranch
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Don’t Overlook Salem
Last week at this time I was touring Oregon’s state capital, Salem. Oftentimes, travelers concentrate on the big city of Portland, the coastal towns or the wine country of Willamette Valley when they consider Oregon as a destination. Consider Salem, … Continue reading
Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park
Proclaimed to be the Northwest’s largest holiday drive-through event, Fantasy Lights continues through January 1, 2012. With more than 300 colorful and dazzling light displays, it’s one event that should not be missed. Last year Fantasy Lights spawned three successful … Continue reading
Posted in Family Fun, Seasonal, Tours
Tagged Christmas, Fantasy Lights, music, Rogers High School, Spanaway Park
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Polar Plaza Coming to Tacoma for the Holidays
Skate to your heart’s content. Wear an Ugly Sweater to get $1 off admission. Watch the Thunderbirds Hockey Team take the ice. Enjoy live music. Choose your Christmas tree. Shop for gifts. Do it all in one central location. … Continue reading
Posted in Family Fun, Seasonal, Towns
Tagged Polar Plaza, skating rink, Tacoma, Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma Link light rail, Thunderbirds Hockey
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Apples and More at BelleWood Acres
Sansa, Sunrise, Zestar, Tsugaru and Pink Pearl. What do these all have in common? They represent just some of the varieties of apples grown at Bellewood Acres in Lynden, Washington. John and Dorie Belisle grow 20 different varieties of apples … Continue reading
Posted in Family Fun, Gardens, Seasonal, Tours
Tagged apple pie, apple turnovers, apples, BelleWood Acres, Bubbly, Gravenstein, Honeycrisp, John and Dorie Belisle, Lynden
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Do the Puyallup
You’ve still got plenty of time to get to the Puyallup Fair since it runs through Sunday, September 25th. If you go, there is lots to see and do including several new attractions. I like to take two days … Continue reading
Floating on a Fall Foliage Cruise
Every once in awhile I venture outside Washington’s boundaries to see what’s going on in our neighboring states. In Post Falls, Idaho, which is only a hop, skip and a jump from Spokane, Washington, I discovered the Red Lion River … Continue reading
Posted in Family Fun, Ferries and Other Boats, Seasonal, Tours, Wineries
Tagged Amway, Couer d'Alene Wine Cellars, cruise, fall foliage, Idaho, Post Falls, Red Lion River Queen, Spokane, Spokane River
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