Berliner Pub in Renton, WA…it’s where it’s at. This is where you’ll find the best Bratzel around (soft pretzel). Order it with cream cheese and a beer to make it a real treat! Berliner Pub is a great spot to meet up with friends, co-workers, to catch the Seattle Sounders game, order Schnitzel, Sausages, and more. The menu offers up some excellent options. Bar. Wurst. Biergarten.
So many fun things to do in May.
Last week was National Park Week. Did you #FindYourPark? If so, which one? Also, it is the National Park Service (NPS) 100th Anniversary this year. Check out https://www.nps.gov/subjects/centennial/index.htm for a variety of centennial activities in your area.
http://findyourpark.com/ is not the most user-friendly site but a decent list of parks can be found at the nps.gov site. Bam! For WA, the list is located at https://www.nps.gov/state/wa/index.htm ~ so which one will you choose for Spring 2016?
There is a variety of parks and forest within each state…here are some examples for Washington State:
An inspiration plenty. The Hibulb Cultural Center is showcasing the Project 562 exhibit….ends June 11th! Matika Wilbur is presenting an extraordinary exhibition of portraits of Native Americans devoted to the protection of the sacred and the natural. In three words… beautiful. inspirational. powerful. There are 562+ tribal nations in the United States. View the exhibit and check out project562.com
Spending time in Northwest Washington, even in winter, will make your weekend or weekday a good one. It’s March and at this time of year you’ll see budding trees and flowers as you make your way from one city (or town) to another. You just might experience a rain and wind storm too.
Start the weekend off right with a wine tasting at Hellams Vineyard in La Conner and go in search of daffodil fields. Enjoy a tasty dinner at A’Town Bistro in Anacortes. End the weekend with a day in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.
While in Friday Harbor, stop in at San Juan Island Cheese for sparkling wine and the World Board. The cheeseboards and lunch plates are delicious at this small family-owned local cheese counter and lunch bistro. Sip wine, taste cheese, eat lunch, eat in or take it to go.
So Satisfied.
It’s almost spring… which makes it a perfect time to get out in nature. Budding trees, flowers, and moss await you. Check out a few Western Washington lowland hikes and more ~
A road (and ferry) trip to the Olympic Peninsula is on the list.
The Elwha watershed is booming with new life, after the world’s largest dam removal. Read more…
http://projects.seattletimes.com/2016/elwha/
Join reporter Lynda V. Mapes for a discussion about the Elwha dam removal, hosted by the Seward Park Audubon Center. March 8th event is sold out but a second date is tbd. http://m.bpt.me/event/1376853
So, it’s the start of the new year ~ what do you want to see and do this year? Here are 16 (for 2016!) that you might want to consider:
It’s January 1st and its a First Day Hike kind of day. At many of the Washington State Parks, along with other America’s State Parks, it’s a chance to create an experience in this season of resolutions and renewal. And it is also a Washington State Parks ‘Free Day’ too. Get the info here…
http://adventureawaits.com/2015/12/adventure-first-day-hikes-2016/
So which movie are we going to see? Just kidding.
On this last day of 2015 and you look back on the year, what was your favorite part of it? Was it a vacation or trip? A new person (or pet) in your life? A chance at a new career path? Did you run your first half marathon? Spent more time outdoors in nature?
As I update my 2016 calendar for the new year ~ Question: what was my favorite experience of 2015? Answer: in May… a 5-night trip to Las Vegas. We did it up VERY well!!!
My Top 16 list of other 2015 outings (in no particular order) are:
And being thankful for other places and people not mentioned here.
What is on your list for 2016?
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