Leash Laws in Seattle & Off-Leash Dog Parks in Seattle
Whether you’re a seasoned pet owner or a newcomer to Seattle, understanding these laws is crucial to ensure the safety of your furry friend and maintain harmony within the community.
Washington State’s Cycling Rules of the Road
If you cycle in Washington State, there are some rules that every cyclist should know. Continue reading to discover what they are and why they are important.
My Pedal Fell Off My Bike!
I was recently in an accident and (mildly) injured because my bike pedal fell off. Why did it happen? And how can you prevent it from happening to you?
Visiting Poulsbo: Little Norway on Liberty Bay
Poulsbo, located in the Kitsap Peninsula of Washington State, is sometimes called “Little Norway” because of the Norwegians who settled here over 100 years ago. Here’s a bit more about this charming PNW town and what to do if you visit.
If you didn’t hear back from us here’s a clue: Do not click your own unsubscribe headers!
If you tried to contact us or we were delayed in a response we are VERY sorry. We had an unknown issue with receiving notifications. And we want to give you some advice as we didn’t know that unsubscribe headers unsubscribe you to EVERYTHING.
April Raffle: Enamel Pins (and Earrings)
For April we’re doing a giveaway of some of our enamel pins (and a pair of earrings).
Updates to our website and what’s next
I’ve recently been here at my desk making necessary edits to this website so I can get back to posting again — and get away from the desk and back out there! Here’s some of the recent changes, and what (I hope) is coming up next.
Outdoor Shakespeare (and other outdoor performances) Near Puget Sound
Just updated for 2024, and we’re still adding plays! 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). Here’s a brief guide to some PNW (mostly Seattle area) Shakespeare in the Park productions.
How Much Do You Know About Shakespeare? Trivia Quiz
For along while, we’ve had a post about local Shakespeare in the park events on our blog – we’re updating it for the year and decided to add a fun (we think) Shakespeare trivia quiz too.
Geeky Events in the PNW
Like comics, anime, cosplay? Sci-fi? Fantasy? This is a list of some of the major “geeky” events in the PNW.
Favorite PNW Pie Places Poll
Let us know what your favorite PNW pie places are for Pi Day in this poll.
Vibrant Seattle Spring Events and PNW Spring Festivals
Celebrate Spring with these Pacific Northwest, Seattle area, and western Washington Spring festivals and events.
Bike Radar Poll: What’s Your Opinion?
Give your opinion about bike radar devices in this sitewide poll.
Bring in Spring at the 2024 Northwest Flower and Garden Festival
The annual Northwest Flower and Garden Festival is going on from February 14 – 18 at the Seattle Convention Center. Here are some of the highlights from the magnificent garden displays at the festival.
Using the Garmin Varia RCT715 Bike Radar When You Can’t Install it On Your Seatpost
The Garmin Varia RCT715 (and other Garmin Varia radar units) are great for improving safety — or at least your feeling of it — on the road. However, they’re designed to be installed on your seatpost. What if your bike setup doesn’t allow for that? Here are some possible solutions.
Do you need bike radar? No…but after you get it, you might not want to go back.
Bike radar devices can make you feel safer if not actually be safer. Let’s take a look at some of the major bike radar devices available on the market.
Garmin Varia RCT715 Review: Bike Radar That Also Records Video
The Garmin Varia RCT715 is a bike radar device and tail light that also records video of approaching vehicles and detetcts incidents. Does it make you safer? It makes me at least feel safer. Here’s a review.
Pacific Northwest Birding Festivals
Are you a bird nerd? Here’s a list of upcoming Pacific Northwest Birding Festivals. Most of these events feature various classes, field trips, and lectures for the bird enthusiast and photographer.
Identify that Pacific Northwest Bird
Are you a bird nerd? This is a challenging 30-question bird identification trivia quiz testing your knowledge of birds of the Pacific Northwest by their photo.
Port Townsend’s Starlight Room is a classy moviegoing experience.
Comfortable seats, chandeliers, popcorn with REAL butter, and craft beers make going to Port Townsend Rose Theater’s Starlight Room a way to see a movie in style.
Cycling Events in Washington State and the PNW
Want to find a cycling event in Washington State? We’ve edited, and are republishing, this post about cycling events through the year in the PNW (mostly in Washington State).
Is doing A Viking River Cruise for You?
We took our first Viking river cruise in 2023. Here’s some things you should know and some thoughts on Viking’s “longship” cruises, just based on our experience.
Puget Sound and Western WA Holiday Events 2023: Christmas Lights, Gift Shows,Theater, near Seattle…ish.
Here’s our list of holiday events to check out — near Seattle, and beyond depending what our users submit. Christmas lights, concerts, gift shows — find something to make your holidays sparkle.
What is “contemplative photography”? + some books on the subject
What is contemplative, or mindful, photography? Here’s a look at the subject along with mini-reviews of a number of books that are available on the subject.
SimWorks Taco Pedal Review
SimWorks’ lovely and huge Taco Pedals now come in “Homage Green” to match those green Homage tires. I tried ’em; here’s my review.
