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Monday, May 7th, 2012
The Scoop on Artisan Ice Cream
Heather Larson—NWTravelMag.com

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:

Thursday, April 26th, 2012
Historic vessels show at Bellingham Bay Rendezvous this weekend
Deborah Bach—Three Sheets Northwest

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, [...]

Monday, April 16th, 2012
A Microbrew Cruise – On the Historic Schooner Zodiac
Doug Emory—Harbors Magazine

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 [...]

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
Whatcom County, Wine, Food, & Hikes. Which is the Best?
Michael Fagin—Wine & Food Travel

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 [...]

Sunday, April 1st, 2012
Raspberry Roots Run Deep
Sue Hansen—Farm & Ranch Living

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:

Sunday, April 1st, 2012
Destinations Dinner at the Willows Inn
Kathryn Robinson—Seattle Metropolitan

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 [...]

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Take a Babymoon in Western Washington
Mhairri Woodhall—BC Living

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 [...]

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Ferry Tales
Sue Frause—NW Travel Magazine

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:

Thursday, March 15th, 2012
Bellingham
Lora Shinn—Boulevard Magazine

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 [...]

Thursday, March 1st, 2012
Go for peak performance
Suzanne Morphet—The Province

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 [...]