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I grew up in the Skagit Valley, and sort of took all the tulip fields for granted. At that time there wasn’t a festival, that’s only been around for 24 years, there were just farms, and dirt, and flowers.
Today, the Skagit Valley celebrates Tulips and Spring with its annual Tulip Festival, April 1st – 30th. […]
I used to ride the train when I was a kid. My parents would put my brother and I on the train and one station, and my grandparents would pick us up at another station. It was well organized, and very easy, and I felt so grown up traveling alone.
When I learned to drive, the […]
If you’ve spent any time in the greater Seattle area, or perhaps just flown into Sea-Tac International Airport, you’ve had the opportunity to see majestic Mount Rainier. Whether it’s a clear day, and the mountain is visible for hundreds of miles, or a cloudy day, with just the very top of its 14,410 feet peeking […]
Location: Out the window of a plane, flying by Mount St. Helens.
Mount St. Helens, located approximately 100 miles south of Seattle, is still an active volcano.
Unlike most volcanos in the U.S., this one has actually erupted — on May 18th, 1980, making it the deadliest and most economically destructive eruption in our history. The once […]
Details: Snoqualmie Falls, a 270 foot waterfall, is one of the popular natural attractions in the greater Seattle area. The park and viewing area are free, and open 24 hours a day. The falls are approximately 30 miles from Seattle.
Photo credit: flickr
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Anyone who knows me well will find today’s post a little startling.
I’m a one holiday at a time kind of person. I want to celebrate and enjoy a holiday, and all that it has to offer, rather than rushing through to the next. I HATE seeing Christmas decorations in stores at Halloween time!
I NEVER thought […]
If you’ll be doing driving while in the greater Seattle-Tacoma area, here’s a phone number to remember: 5-1-1.
That number will connect you with up-to-the-minute information about traffic, weather, driving, and road conditions.
Via: Flyaway Cafe
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