on this last day of the month
a winter walk
the time was had
to get out and about
to move the body
the mind is clear
to see the leaves
many trees are bare
the seasons are appreciated
nature rules
A Winter Walk
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2021…some options for getting out and about from Western Washington
- Take a Winter walk or hike
- Lake Crescent on the Olympic Peninsula
- Attend a social distance festival, concert or theater production
- Visit Canada (when the border opens)
- Mount Rainier – re-visit it and see the renovated Paradise Inn
- Stay in a Yurt
- Golf, Fish, Ski, Snowshoe…somewhere
- Takeout from Deru Market in Kirkland, WA
- Take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island for brunch outside
- Northwest Trek
- See Silver Falls in Oregon
- Spheres at the Amazon corporate office (when they re-open for tours)
- See the renovated Space Needle, glass floors
- Check out the updated Asian Art Museum
- See the movie Top Gun / Maverick (due out in July), especially if you loved the first one
- Take the portable fire pit out to the street and meet up with the neighbors for happy hour
- Travel outside of within 4 hours reach
- Go somewhere new; try something new
- Go somewhere that you haven’t been to in a number of years. Support the smaller businesses too.
- Go somewhere that you love, that makes you happy; one of your favorite places
- Do something notable EACH month of 2021 #mightnotsuck
Snoqualmie Winter Lights
So, it’s the holiday season and the last month of 2020. This year of COVID-19 has been rough for many. Keeping it low-key but festive, check out this fun event in Snoqualmie, WA. It’s the Snoqualmie Winter Lights! Shop. Feast. Move. Enjoy. #wearamask
Needing an escape?
Needing an escape? Visit https://projects.seattletimes.com/2019/weekend-getaways/ and you’ll find 35 ideas. #pnw
What were your 18 faves for 2018?
So, this list was skipped at the beginning of the year but now that we’re towards the end of it, what did you do in 2018 that you can recommend? what did you love? what do you want to do again ‘within 4 hours reach’ of the Puget Sound area? As I’m a list maker and a scheduler, I can contribute with a list of my own…
- Visit The Bay area via airplane, so it counts for this particular list
- Check out 21 Acres in Woodinville, your sustainable living heart will love it. http://21acres.org/
- Northwest Flower and Garden Show
- Jazz Brunch at Sorrento Hotel in Seattle
- Wine Tasting. Poverty Bay Wine Festival.
- See ‘Hamilton’ at Paramount Theatre
- Did you see your Market Charm or order one? visit Pike Place Market
- Check out live Sumo with Sumo + Sushi
- Youth. Equity. Access. to the Arts – Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Seattle Symphony, Ciara and Russell Wilson. And see Candlebox rock their 25th Anniversary tour – oh yeah!
- Snoqualmie Falls and Salish Lodge – hike it, pic it, eat it, shop it, massage it, love it
- Gig Harbor – visit downtown and walk Sehmel Homestead Park
- Walk 18 miles with EverWalk
- Seahawks Training Camp. Tailgate.
- Notable Restaurant? Meal? Movie? Theater? Concert? Sporting Event? Yes, please. Way to Go Seattle Storm!
- Play Croquet in the summer heat
- Camano Island waterfront
- Autumn Leaf Festival in Leavenworth
- Anacortes Bier on the Pier
- Extra: the holiday season…put out your outdoor Christmas lights early
Experiencing the holiday season 2018
Wondering what to check out during the Thanksgiving holiday and last few weeks of November 2018 in the Puget Sound Area? Here are a few ideas for the holiday season:
- http://www.seattleandsound.com/november.html
- Seattle Art Museum – the ‘Peacock in the Desert’ exhibit http://www.seattleartmuseum.org
- Enchant Christmas – “Safeco” Field https://enchantchristmas.com/seattle/
- Check out the ornaments and decor at Molbak’s in Woodinville
- Ride the Santa Train in Snoqualmie https://www.trainmuseum.org/index.php/programs-events/santa-train
- via The Seattle Times…
https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/events/holiday-events-guide-2018-festive-fairs-markets-and-bazaars/ - the Seattle Seahawks are in town this December
- Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker http://verlaineandmccann.com/shows-and-tickets/land-of-the-sweets-the-burlesque-nutcracker
- Snowflake Lane in Bellevue http://snowflakelane.com/
- and much more..
You may find me at a number of these.
Happy Holidays!
52 Week Adventure
Needing inspiration for more adventure in 2017? Outdoor Project is providing some. Experience the four seasons in 52 weeks. #52AdventureWeek
http://www.outdoorproject.com/blog-news/52-week-adventure-challenge-snowventure
Songhees Seafood and Steam
On your next adventure to Victoria BC, check out the newest food truck, Songhees Seafood and Steam.
In a collaboration between Clipper and the Songhees Nation, they’ll be serving up a modern take on Pacific Northwest fare. Cuisine rooted in cultural heritage with fresh local ingredients. Chef David Roger has crafted an authentic menu that includes salmon, bison, and more.
Grand opening is May 12th and is located at the Victoria Clipper Terminal at 254 Belleville St. Great location for a tasty bite!
Flower Festival and a Seattle Sampling
What makes for a fun outing to prepare for a Mother’s Day feast? Head to downtown Seattle to Pike Place Market’s annual Flower Festival ~ that’s what! Whether you make it for a few hours or all day, grab a bite and support the locals. Flowers. Halibut. Broccolini. Shiitake Mushrooms. Pork Hom Bow. Chocolate. Sunshine. Check it off your list of May events. Done.
La Marzocco Cafe Seattle
If you are an espresso lover or if you like the finer things in life, you’ll want to head to La Marzocco Cafe and Showroom ~ its first cafe in Seattle which opened this month at Seattle Center in KEXP’s new headquarters. Check out the company history and see the display of high-end commercial and home espresso machines. Also, you’ll benefit from trying coffee from a variety of guest roasters from around the world.
For more information on La Marzocco and La Marzocco Cafe and Showroom, see http://www.seattletimes.com/business/retail/la-marzoccos-cafe-aspires-to-curate-the-coffee-experience/
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