Port Orchard has a surprising amount of seaside charm with nooks & crannies to explore. While attending the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association (NWSSA) symposium at Pilgrim Firs, I also had the opportunity to explore around town.
Walking the waterfront pedestrian trail is fun and relaxing. Along the way, I […]
Anderson Island is the southernmost island of Puget Sound, holding a small, rural, quiet community that is more set up for casual getaway residents than tourists. That is part of its appeal, indeed.
Anderson Island can be reached via a small car ferry from the town of Steilacoom, south of Tacoma […]
We returned for our second silent retreat (click here for first one) at the Archbishop Brunett Retreat and Faith Formation Center at The Palisades, located above the shores of Puget […]
The Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades is a hidden suburban retreat found just a 25 minute drive south of Seattle, yet feeling much further away from the hubbub of daily life. It is owned and operated by the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle, and is open to other denominations […]
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James Island, in the beautifully famed San Juan Islands in northwestern Washington state, is a great overnight kayaking trip for exploring and camping. It is just the right distance for a leisurely crossing from the mainland, followed by exploring around James and the surrounding larger islands […]
We launched the sailboat from the Don Armeni Boat Ramp, a very well located boat launch in the Alki Beach area near the northeastern tip of West Seattle. It is a bit protected from any open waves coming in out of Puget Sound, and has panoramic views of the Seattle […]