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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This past Christmas we were in Seattle and decided to make the trek to Fremont to see the troll. It turns out that both of our little girls hated it so we were looking for something else to do in the area that was cheap and not inside (since we were all bundled up). Our …
If you’ve seen many art prints (or even bumper stickers) of Washington and Oregon you’ll know that the lighthouses are the poster boys for the entire PNW Region. And I’m not even mad about it. By their very nature, lighthouses are often placed in the most rugged and picturesque areas which makes them some of …