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Whether you are staying in Seattle this 4th of July weekend, or traveling around our fair state, there are lots of community celebrations that you can choose from.
Seattle’s festivities will be at Lake Union Gas Work’s Park (www.familyfourth.org), and Tacoma’s along the Ruston Way Waterfront (www.freedomfair.com).
If you’re headed out of town, here are a few […]
This weekend. . .
. . . enjoy the food, drink, and entertainment of the Taste of Tacoma! And since the weather is supposed to be warm and sunny, it will be a great way to enjoy the weekend.
The Taste of Tacoma is one giant family picnic – without the annoying relatives! There are […]
This weekend. . .
. . . take a look at every blooming thing at the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Show.
Whether you’re a hobbyist gardener, or more serious about your time in the dirt, there’s something to capture the attention of everyone at this year’s show.
For three days the 12 acres of the […]
The Pike Place Market gets lots of well-deserved attention, but there are other farmers markets around the area that shouldn’t be missed.
Tacoma, our neighbor to the south has the weekly Tacoma Farmers Market that features over 80 booths of local vendors. Vendor participation is highly regulated, and the emphasis is on locally grown and […]
I’ll have a cocktail with my book discussion, thank you very much.
That’s the idea behind two monthly literary nights at Tacoma’s Tempest Lounge, coordinated with the local King’s Books.
On the first Tuesday of the month is the Book Slut Social. There’s no requirement to read any particular book for this book social. It’s about […]
Once again, the b5media Travel & Culture bloggers bring you their Theme Day –What Women Want.
Whether it’s a mother, wife, daughter, sister, partner, other relative, or dear friend, this theme day recognizes and honors the women who are important in our lives.
Head on over to Europe String where Melissa has done a great job of […]
Today’s Travel & Culture theme day focuses on the latter part of our channel name — culture — as we pay tribute to art around the world.
Head on over to Filipina Soul to get a taste of Art from around our channel. . . and from around the world!
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It’s time for whale watching on Puget Sound!
Some tour operators have already started their whale watching cruises, others will be getting underway soon, but the season is officially underway.
With a little luck, this is the summer you’ll see those magnificent Orcas (there are three pods who migrate to the San Juan Islands during the summer […]
As the weather gets nicer, and the cloudy days and nights get fewer, there will be plenty up in the sky to look at.
At the University of Washington’s Theodor Jacobsen Observatory, the second-oldest structure on campus, a 110-year old refracting telescope provides visitors with a view of the heavens. The observatory is open to the […]
Happy Easter from The Seattle Traveler!
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Written by Mary Jo Manzanares [email] for b5media.
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