Portland is only a stone's throw from Seattle but I haven't visited since we moved here. Brian has been to Oregon numerous times for work, but my last visit was in 2010 when we drove the coastline from San Francisco to Seattle. I had it on our list of things to do this spring but …
Tag: Local Adventures
State Parks on Whidbey Island
We had beautiful weather during my parents' visit and spent most of our time outdoors. On Saturday we got an early start and enjoyed what was left of the Skagit Valley tulip festival before exploring some of the other towns throughout Skagit County. There were lots of people with similar plans and we had had enough …
An Afternoon in Skagit County
Although we live nearby, we haven't done much in Skagit County. Last year we drove up for the Highland Games, but it was only for the festival and we didn't take a lot of time to explore or enjoy the nearby towns. After our morning at the Tulip Festival and our salmon barbecue lunch in Mount Vernon, …
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
My parents visited us in the fall and bought their tickets well in advance to come back in the spring so they could experience the Skagit Tulip Festival. We just missed it when we moved out here last year so I was excited to experience it too. Unfortunately our plans were somewhat thwarted by Mother Nature. …
Exploring Vancouver’s Granville Island
The last time we visited Vancouver, we ended our visit at Granville Island. We drove over and parked, took the False Creek Ferry tour, popped in the market just as it closed, and grabbed a late seafood dinner before driving back to Seattle. It was just enough time to realize we needed a lot more time! During …
An Afternoon on Vancouver’s North Shore
Although we've been to Vancouver several times, each visit has only served to remind us how much there is to see and do in the city and surrounding area. Our first time there we drove to the North Shore so we could explore Grouse Mountain and the Capilano Suspension Bridge. We had a blast but didn’t …
Worldly Fare: Toulouse Petit
After rescheduling several times to accommodate all of our work schedules, Brian and I finally met my co-worker and his husband for brunch this weekend at Toulouse Petit in lower Queen Anne. We had been to Toulouse once before for dinner (and LOVED it) and had been wanting to try brunch ever since. Since they don't …
