What tastes better on a hot summer day than locally made, handcrafted ice cream? Whether you prefer a cup or a cone, travel writer and ice cream sweet tooth Heather Larson dishes up the scoop on some favorite Northwest shops that churn their own. Read Full Feature Article here:

Charter vessels from around the Northwest will gather in Bellingham next weekend to open their boats to the public, trade stories and celebrate maritime history during the second annual Bellingham Bay Rendezvous. To be held at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal April 28 and 29, the free event will include schooner races, antique marine engine demonstrations, [...]

When Zodiac first mate Chris Wallace kicked off our microbrewery cruise by saying, “It’s all about sailing and beer,” I have to admit to mixed reactions. I knew I could handle the beer part of the adventure-especially beer served, to my way of imagining, by mermaids as I glided over the mirror-smooth waters of Puget [...]

Remember the last ice sheet (Frazer Glaciation) that covered Washington state about 11,000 years ago? Probably not. During the peak of this Glaciation the ice sheet was 6000 feet thick near Bellingham (just north of Seattle) and left its’ mark in many scenic features: the San Juan Islands, the lush valleys of Mt. Baker, and [...]

When she can’t get home for the harvest, she heads to the berry capital of the U.S. I’m a raspberry patch kid. Growing up less than a quarter-mile from my maternal grandparents’ farm, I started picking-and sampling- this sweet fruit at an early age. Read Full Feature Article Here:

When a gastranome travels to Lummi Island through the fertile Skagit Valley, it’s not so much a road trip as it is culinary foreplay. Ditch I-5 north of Burlington to follow State Route 11 through Bow-Edison-a connoisseur’s dream of apple orchards and artisan cheesemakers and aromatic bakeries-to arrive at the ferry dock via the oyster-bedded [...]

Before your new arrival changes your world – and your sleep patterns – get a little pre-emptive pampering with a Babymoon trip to western Washington Getting ready to welcome a baby into the world creates a flurry of emotions for expectant parents. Great joy is often paired with anxiety over how this new addition will [...]

Journeys Aboard Northwest Ferries As a full-time Whidbey Islander for 37 years, I’ve had more than my share of ferry rides and subsequent ferry tales.  Granted, the route I’m on between Clinton on Whidbey Island and Mukilteo is a quick one, with a crossing of 20 minutes. Read full feature article here:

Not just a mall mecca, offers hands-on museums, public art and great food. When we think of Bellingham, discount shopping often springs to mind. The town’s malls lie within just 20 minutes of the Canada-US border, and attract a flood of international visitors over the weekends. But Bellingham offers far more than sterile shopping centres [...]

Mt. Baker is perfect for ski and snowboard diehards. From my home near Victoria, Mt. Baker looms large on the horizon, like a white knight in icy armour, guarding Washington State. Despite its formidable grandeur, it beckons to outdoor enthusiasts summer and winter. A few weekends ago we heeded the mountain’s call, loaded up the [...]