Colors, shapes thrive at Seattle’s Chihuly Garden and Glass
So, what do you do when you’re in the backyard of glass artist Dale Chihuly? Obviously, you make time to visit the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit at the Seattle […]
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Enjoying a day on the water with Seattle harbor cruise
Seattle’s harbor cruise gives visitors a great view of the area, beyond the skyline from Puget Sound’s Elliott Bay. The skyline view is truly impressive, mind you, but the chance […]
Checking out Northwestern sealife at Seattle Aquarium
Marine life in the Puget Sound and area waters seems to be the primary attraction of the Seattle Aquarium. Visitors will see fish and other sealife associated with the region. […]
Seattle view is amazing from the Space Needle
Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, Seattle’s Space Needle has become the international symbol for the city. People are known to base their directions using the Space Needle as the […]
Seattle’s EMP Museum full of eclectic exhibits and views
Seattle may be the only place in the world where Jimi Hendrix and Hello Kitty hang out together. The EMP Museum is home to exhibits on both iconic figures. One […]
We crisscrossed the country for our 2015 ‘top’ travel picks
We had some great opportunities to travel during 2015 and we saw a lot. We’ve seen some of the world’s biggest statues, as well as the homes of major historical […]
Seattle celebrates holidays with ‘Star Wars,’ teddy bears and ‘wild lights’
Merry Christmas from the Emerald City. No, I’m not over the rainbow in Oz. I am spending the holiday with my youngest daughter, Mallory. Mal moved to Seattle almost three […]
Elf: Helping the Trudells have a Happy Holiday
BY Peter Elf Wow! A whole year has passed since last Christmas, huh? Wowza. I can’t believe these two yahoos made it through the year being nice. Well, I can […]
Vacation memories: ‘Planet of the Apes’ highlights visit to Seattle Sci Fi and music museums, Space Needle
Part of an ongoing series reviewing past trips: I am a “Planet of the Apes” fanatic. I readily admit it. I have all the movies, even the horrible remake with […]
Celebrating Christmas Bavarian style in Leavenworth, Washington
BY Mallory Trudell Hi, I’m Mallory, Tim’s youngest daughter. You may remember me from such stories as my Hawaiian adventure, or that time we went to North Dakota for a […]