Category Archives: Travel

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Travel By Mary Ann Rozance on February 10, 2012

Get Out and Go: Winter Wanderlust Speaker Series

From exotic to far away destinations, this special engagement series has got you covered. Presented by Hostelling International Washington State Council, these unique and FREE (suggested donation $5) travel talks are a fantastic resource aimed at engaging Seattleites in the travel community. (more…)

Travel By Jon Meyer on January 27, 2012

Cold Season Getaway: A Guide To Big White

Take a chance on that other Canadian ski resort while the snow is good. Big White is not as common a name as, say, Whistler, when it comes to Canadian ski resorts, but then why have I been to Whistler twice and Big White (which is a longer commute) four times in the same period? Legitimacy, my friends, legitimacy. (more…)

Culture+Society Travel By Mary Ann Rozance on January 25, 2012

Get Out & Go: Conference Championship Cities

Four powerhouse NFL squads, four must-visit American cities. The New England Patriots and the New York Giants will play in Super Bowl XLVI, following Sunday’s respective wins over the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers. Football aside, each of these four teams plays their home games in a truly remarkable city. Should you find yourself daydreaming during the big game on Sunday, Feb. 5, let your mind drift towards (more…)

Travel By Kiera Scholten on January 12, 2012

IslandWood Invites You To Rediscover Nature

An exciting new adult program from the expansive outdoor education center. Remember outdoor science camp? You ditched school, parents and annoying siblings for an entire week and basked in the glory of nature. You (more…)

Storm watching at Cape Disappointment. Photo courtesy of WesternUSAWx

Culture+Society Travel By Mary Ann Rozance on January 5, 2012

Get Out & Go: Washington Winter Beach Retreats

The sky is gray and breezes are cool, but there’s plenty to do on the coast. Perhaps you’re not into snow sports, but you still want to enjoy a natural retreat during the long Seattle winter. Washington’s striking coastline gives Seattleites a place to rest and reflect during the cold, quiet months. If that’s not enough reason to hit the coast, empty beaches and winter resort rates provide extra incentive. (more…)

Photo courtesy of Flickr/Andrew Hitchcock

Travel By Erin Thomas on January 3, 2012

Family-Friendly Fun At Seward Park

Don’t let the weather fool you — January is a great time to get outdoors. Many set New Year’s resolutions to exercise, clear their mind and enjoy the world around them. With these in mind, Seward Park Environmental and Audubon Center invites the public to enjoy an entire month of outdoor activities for the whole family. (more…)

Sheraton Waikiki. Photo courtesy of Travel Online

Travel By Jon Meyer on December 23, 2011

Cold Season Getaway: A Guide To Oahu

Leave behind the winter weather with a mai tai in your hand. As the temperature drops and Northwesterners begin their annual hibernation, it should be noted that the Hawaiian Islands remain balmy and active throughout the winter season. If you want – or need – to escape the frigid Puget Sound, here’s just a taste of the fun-filled getaway that awaits you in our nation’s 50th state. (more…)