The Pacific Northwest is home to snowy peaks and frigid winters. In fact, the words “Pacific Northwest” are often associated with cold and can bring up mental imagery of Alaska. That’s why some people find it hard to believe there could be a volcano in the PNW. In reality, dozens of active volcanoes exist in …
There are two kinds of people at every protest: those who planned to be there and those who had no idea that it was happening and are terrified to find themselves in the thick of things. No matter which of those camps you fall into, you’d be smart to figure out when protests in Seattle …
It used to be that Seattle was the perfect place to be if you wanted anything alternative. Now, however, that alternativeness seems to have solidified into a few different well-worn tropes that most people don’t leave. While this is comforting for some people, it means that anything that doesn’t fit in this narrow spectrum simply …
Despite its long-standing reputation for a high cost of living, I’ve never found Seattle to be particularly luxurious. There are some excellent places to eat (better than Portland, anyway…) but many of the places to stay lack a level of refinement. However, I’ve stayed at enough hotels in the Seattle area (with and without family) …
Washington state has a long and storied history when it comes to military bases. Some of the first European settlements in the state were established as military outposts, and throughout the 19th century, forts were built to help protect against potential invasions from British or Native American forces. In the early 20th century, Washington became …
I’ll be honest, finding edible plants in the PNW isn’t really a trick. You can throw a rock pretty much anywhere in Washington and Oregon and hit a plant that is edible. The trick then, with thousands of plant species, is to find plants that are not only edible but actually taste good and are …
This past Christmas we were in Seattle and decided to make the trek to Freemont 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). A …
The northern lights are on many people’s bucket lists. The magical green hue against the dark backdrop of the sky is truly a sight to behold. But when and where can you behold it is the question. And in the US, the Pacific Northwest seems to be the answer. You can see the northern lights …
Geoducks are interesting-looking clams that Pacific Northwesterners are particularly proud of (and the high-end Chinese diners are very fond of). But to someone that doesn’t know what a geoduck is, the term might sound like an episode from DuckTales. So, what is a geoduck? Geoducks are giant burrowing clams that can have siphons as large …
When it comes to roofing and siding, there are a few things to keep in mind for the Pacific Northwest. The first is that the climate is much wetter here than in other parts of the country. This means that you need materials that are going to be able to withstand a lot of moisture. …