What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Pacific Northwest”? For some people, it’s Seattle, some think of Sasquatch, and others imagine a group of states. The definition of “Pacific Northwest” varies from person to person, with some being more strict than others as to which parts of North America actually qualify. Since I …
Everyone romanticizes small-town life. That is, everyone does except for those of us that grew up in small towns. Sure, there are the annual festivals, the quirky characters, and the quaint shops. But, other than that, there’s usually just a whole bunch of boredom and 40+ hour workweeks for sub-average pay. Forks, Washington is the …
Despite living for half of her life in Bellingham my wife had never heard of Teddy Bear Cove. There are a couple of places in Washington to see bioluminescent events so it was a bit of a shock to her to find out about one so close to home. However, like most places, seeing bioluminescence …
A couple of days ago, I was on a work phone call with someone who lives over in Kentucky. She asked me what my address was and as soon as I said, “Seattle,” I heard her ears kind of perk up. After I gave her the zip code, she said, “I’ve always wanted to go …
If you’re rushing between flights, I won’t make you wait. Here is the cliff-notes version of the answer: Best Coffee: Starbucks or Peet’s. There are not really any artisan coffee joints at Sea-Tac. Best Quick Bite: Beecher’s Handmade Cheese (sandwiches, mac & cheese, or soup). Best Sit-Down Restaurant: Lucky Louie Fish Shack if you want …
I’ve lived in the Seattle area for a few years now and, even before I moved, I visited the city quite frequently. I went back home for my high school reunion recently in the small town where I grew up and almost every single time I spoke to someone, as soon as I mentioned that …
Many people spend their entire lives in a cubicle while dreaming of retiring to a beautiful hobby farm or cabin on a lake. Others of us imagine having the means to buy a large house in the suburbs where our grandkids can visit and swim in our pool. What if it were possible to have …
Every region around the world has its own local mythology and collection of mythical creatures and cryptids. A “cryptid” is a creature who is said to be real, but whose existence has never been proven. Or, at very least, its existence can’t be disproven by science…which means that you can claim to pretty much have …
If you’re anything like me you probably remember the zoos of your youth with fondness. The problem is, that fondness probably turned to sadness when you realized that most zoos are just cement cages for animals to while away their lives in. The zoos in the PNW are from a different mold. I remember the …
The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists over 3,000 kinds of animals on its “Red List,” which is commonly referred to as “The Endangered Species List.” Many of these you’ve likely heard of, like the whooping crane, the wild water buffalo, or the Manta Ray. One that you may not have heard of, however, …