Washington

Cape Flattery, Washington: The Northwesternmost Point in the Continental US

9/02/23 •

…the highlights of the entire trip was a little-known spot in Washington: Cape Flattery, the northwesternmost point in the continental United States. The manager of an RV park suggested we…

Troll Haven, Washington

7/04/24 •

Locals told us to see little-known Troll Haven, an attraction outside Sequim on northwestern Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. We’re glad we took their advice–what a place! As we drove through rural…

Pendleton Woolen Mills in Washougal, Washington: Turning Sheep's Wool Turn Into Fabric (1)

9/11/21 •

Until we toured the Pendleton Woolen Mills in Washougal, Washington, we had no idea how much goes into turning sheep’s wool into fabric. The fascinating tours begin and end at…

Snoqualmie Falls, Washington: Taller Than Niagara Falls

5/17/21 •

This thundering cascade in central Washington is taller than Niagara Falls. Every time we see Snoqualmie Falls, we’re amazed by its beauty and power. The waters plunge dramatically from a…

Boehms Candy Kitchen in Issaquah, Washington: Chocolate Shop and Museum In One

1/27/23 •

We have a suggestion if you visit our hometown of Issaquah, Washington. Take your sweet time and visit Boehms Candy Kitchen, a chocolate shop and art museum rolled into one….

George Kenny School of Chainsaw Carving in Snoqualmie, Washington (1)

9/02/20 •

Like many towns in Washington, Snoqualmie started as a logging center, a heritage that’s kept alive in the George Kenny School of Chainsaw Carving downtown. A self-taught champion carver, George…

…just minutes off Bonaire’s coast. Snorkel just about anywhere along the west coast and at designated areas in the Washington-Slagbaai National Park. Guided snorkeling trips are available aboard breezy sailboat…

Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

10/19/20 •

…through the George Washington National Forest. The Blue Ridge Parkway is scenic especially if the sky is clear or the leaves are turning color. However, as with the Skyline Parkway…

Presidential Pet Museum, Maryland: Some Presidents Had Unusual Pets

4/14/23 •

…Museum outside Washington, D.C., in Lothian, Maryland. This quirky little find, run by friendly Claire McLean, who’s a professional dog groomer, breeder and judge, preserves more than 1,500 presidential pet…

What to See and Do in New Castle, Delaware

10/07/23 •

…see who’s approaching. Don’t miss elegant Amstel House, where George Washington attended a wedding, and be sure to save time to explore the unique shops. When hunger strikes, I recommend…

How to Choose and Use a Survival Knife (3)

11/21/23 •

Assessing Your Needs Choosing a knife could be one of the most important decisions you make before heading into the wilderness. The right knife can make almost everything you do…

Pet Alligators (Allgatoridae): What You Need To Know

2/09/21 •

…leather industry and therefore are protected by the Washington Endangered Species Agreement. Of the whole family of alligators, only the dwarf caiman is a candidate for keeping in a terrarium….

Purchasing and Quarantining Pet Lizards

11/03/23 •

…in Endangered Species (CITES) of Wild Flora and Fauna (hereafter, the Washington Agreement or WA), was entered into on July 1, 1975, to regulate the traffic in living animals of…

First Aid for Electric Shock

4/09/21 •

…proper tools. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in Washington, in the U.S. there are about 350 electrical related deaths per year, and another 2,500 non-fatal electrically related…

Wolfeboro, New Hampshire: The Oldest Summer Resort in America

3/16/24 •

…has a collection of native specimens and artifacts. One of the highlights of our visit was a dinner cruise aboard the Mount Washington. The meal was fantastic, and afterward we…

Hope Cemetery in Barre, Vermont: An Unusual Local Attraction

5/31/22 •

…front of the Vermont Historical Society building on Washington Street commemorates the Scottish poet Robert Burns… another in Dente Park on Main Street pays homage to the town’s community of…

Newport, Rhode Island: One of the Best Ports in New England

3/26/24 •

…Church was completed in 1726. George Washington used to be a regular in Pew 81. The church is noted for its three-tiered wineglass pulpit, the only one in the nation,…

Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum, Saunderstown, Rhode Island

6/20/23 •

Tucked away in charming Saunderstown, Rhode Island, our family found the unique Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum. Stuart, who painted the portrait of George Washington found on the U.S. 1-dollar…

Alaska Marine Ferry

11/20/23 •

…Juneau, Sitka, Haines and Skagway. We elected to sail from Bellingham, Washington all the way to Skagway, which is as far north as the ferry travels. The first leg of…

Rock City: A National Natural Landmark in Kansas (1)

8/04/23 •

You should definitely stop and see Rock City if you’re traveling in central Kansas near Minneapolis, the boyhood town of George Washington Carver. Rock City is one of only three…

Fort Clatsop, Oregon: Part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Park

10/29/22 •

…spent the winter of 1805-06. Fort Clatsop is part of the new Lewis and Clark National Historic Park, spread out over a dozen sites in Washington and Oregon. The site…

Stained Glass Manor of Vicksburg, Mississippi: Stay a Night or Take a Tour

8/29/23 •

…He told us the home was built by a descendant of town founder Burwell Vick. Designed in 1902 by George Washington Maher — who taught Frank Lloyd Wright — the…

Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitan, New Mexico: Home To Smokey the Bear

10/22/24 •

…A forest ranger nursed the burned cub back to health, and it became the living representation of Smokey, residing for years at the famous National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The…

Missouri Hick Bar-B-Q near Cuba in Missouri: Tasty Platters of Meat Await

4/04/23 •

…75 miles southwest of downtown St. Louis. Missouri Hick (913 E. Washington St.; 1-573-885-6791) is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Sunday; open an hour…

Chinchilla Colors (46)

4/13/22 •

…They have dark ears and dark eyes. The first black velvet chinchilla was born 1956 on the farm of Bob Gunning of Washington. There is a lethal factor attached to…