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Pacific Northwest
& Beyond
A journal of Puget Sound and PNW places, nature, photography and things to do and see…
and sometimes beyond!
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Pacific Northwest is a journal of PNW places, things to do, outdoors, photography — and pretty much anything that fits under the category of “PNW, travel, the outdoors, photography,,,”
So you won’t find posts about, for instance, crafts here (unless it’s a post about a local craftsperson or a project that is very locale-specific). But you will find a shop with some handmade items, blog posts, “PNWWiki” mini-entries, a small events calendar, and some photography galleries.
I post when I can and when I feel motivated and welcome (some) community contributions.
Thanks for visiting.
Recently added
Re-added the local events calendar
Added a “PNWWiki” section and have been into birds lately.
Just in: some enamel pins in the shop. The Space Needle pin will return soon!
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Riding the Olympic Discovery Trail Sequim to Port Angeles (River and Prairie Section)
The Olympic Discovery Trail is a trail running through the Olympic Peninsula from Port Townsend to the Pacific Ocean. This is the first of several posts exploring different sections of the trail, mostly from a cycling perspective. Read More
Outdoor Shakespeare (and other outdoor performances) Near Puget Sound
We love Shakespeare in the Park and other outdoor theater performances! Pack a picnic and a blanket and sit in the sun (or in some cases under the stars). While many performances have been canceled for 2021, some are resuming. Here are the ones of which we are currently aware. Read More
Exploring the North Coast 500 Part One: Planning Your Adventure
This is the first in what will be a long series of posts about Scotland’s North Coast 500 — an epic and memorable road trip (though I’d better write about it before I forget about it!) This post consists of an introduction and some tips and resources for trip planning. Future posts will comprise stops along the route and some other places in Scotland. Read More
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PNWWiki
We wanted a place to put miniposts…so we added a glossary/wiki section about local places, nature, & more.
Recent PNWWiki Entries
Recently Added
Tufted Puffin
PNWWiki entry about the tufted puffin in the Pacific Northwest. Read More
Bald Eagle
PNWWiki entry about bald eagles — a large a majestic bird that is common to see around the Puget Sound area. Read More
Bainbridge Island Mosaic Labyrinth
Bainbridge Island’s Halls Hill Lookout features a meditative 36′ mosaic labyrinth. Read More
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Local (Depending on where you are) Events from the Calendar
September 4, 2022 - September 10, 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| September 10, 2022 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | Puget Sound Bird Fest Frances Anderson Cultural Center, Edmonds Washington |
September 11, 2022 - September 17, 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| September 11, 2022 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | Puget Sound Bird Fest Frances Anderson Cultural Center, Edmonds Washington |
| September 17, 2022 - October 31, 2022 All Day | Spirit of Halloweentown Spirit of Halloweentown, St. Helens Oregon |
September 18, 2022 - September 24, 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| September 24, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Greenlake Luminata Green Lake Park, Seattle WA |
September 25, 2022 - October 1, 2022
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| September 25, 2022 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Cascadia School of Magic Frontier Park Lodge, Graham WA |
