Is The Boeing Future Of Flight Tour Worth It? Our Experience

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has captured the imagination of frequent fliers and aviation enthusiasts around the world and the internet is alive with videos showing the first test flights of this new ultra-efficient airliner. If you’re one of those who are fascinated by the development of this aircraft and the history of the Boeing Commercial Airplane …

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Does The Pacific Northwest Have An Accent? (Yes, a lame one)

Do you remember that scene in My Fair Lady when Rex Harrison’s character Professor Higgins sings “Why Can’t The English Learn to Speak?” It’s one of my favorite movies, so I remember it very well. I think about that movie a lot when people ask me about the Pacific Northwest accent or if there even …

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13 Things To Do In & Around Lake Wenatchee (From A Local)

In the past decade, the Lake Wenatchee area has absolutely exploded in popularity. Despite the frigid waters and the lack of local amenities people are flocking to its shores. What used to be a quant lake surrounded by modest family cabins is now being overtaken by out-sized vacation homes and crowds. However, that’s not to …

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Houseboating In The PNW – Where To Go & What To Know

If you’re looking towards the PNW for a summer trip, you’d better hurry! The best time to book is always now and the best activities sell out months in advance. Speaking of the best activities, house boating in the Pacific Northwest has only grown in popularity in the past couple of years as people look …

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5 Best PNW Family Adventure Trips – From Rafting To Biking

If you’re looking for adventure then the PNW is where you want to be. Nearly every type of outdoor adrenaline-pumping activity is right at your fingertips. And then you have kids. If you have some little gremlins running around it drastically changes the meaning of “adventure trip.” Sure, I will introduce my kids to all …

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Mt. Rainier – A Quick Guide For Reluctant Hikers

Standing as an icon just south of the Seattle-Tacoma metro area is one of Washington State’s most popular tourist attractions — the majestic outdoor playground known as Mount Rainier. Check out those picture-postcards of Seattle and it’s a good bet many of them will include the mountain as a backdrop. Mount Rainier National Park is just …

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Seattle to Victoria on a Kenmore Air Float Plane – Worth It?

Every once in a while you need to come up with an extra special getaway – a short trip to “wow” your Significant Other and prove that the spark is still there. In the Pacific Northwest, there are many options, but one of the most unique getaways combines two distinctly Northwest experiences: a visit to Victoria, …

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Best Air Museums In Washington State (For Plane Lovers)

As you’re driving through McMinnville, Oregon on Highway 18, it’s impossible to miss the expansive modern new buildings that make up the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. Your first clue that this has something to do with aviation is the giant 747 airliner parked out front – not your typical office sign. Our visit to the …

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We Visited The Wanapum Dam Visitor’s Center – Worth It?

If there is anything that Washington is known for it’s being green. Both in the landscape and in our approach to the environment. One of the most obvious ways that our care for the environment is shown is in the boom of alternative energy sources that the state is exploring. One of the ones that …

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3 Summer Ski Lifts You Can Enjoy In The Pacific Northwest

If you thought Northwest ski areas were just for skiing, then drop by one of them during the heat of the summer and you’ll see that hikers and bikers are also getting good use out of these mountains and the resort lifts. More and more nowadays, ski resorts are becoming year-round businesses, looking for ways to …

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