Articles related to "Puget Sound"



Puget Sound Sea-run Cutts Are Silly for Chum Fry
Puget Sound anglers find hot fishing during the spring chum fry migration. Millions of tiny salmon swim out of streams into saltwater - where big cutthroat wait to feed.
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Puget Sound Anglers Expect Huge Pink Salmon Run
Washington state fish biologists say the biggest pink salmon run since the 1960s will roll into Puget Sound - and up many rivers - during the late summer of 2009.
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Puget Sound Passion
Percival Landing at the southernmost tip of Puget Sound is a great place to view life in Northwest Washington State.
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Poisoned Waters, Biology Summary of PBS DVD
Six-legged frogs, chicken waste equivalent to the waste output of 4 major cities, are part of a PBS view that is discomforting. What can be done to stop this pollution?
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Catching Sea-Run Cutthroat Trout in Puget Sound
South Puget Sound has great fishing for sea-run cutthroat trout all year long, and knowing which beaches hold fish - and using a tide table - is the key to hooking up!
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Kennedy Creek Trail is a Chum Salmon Spectacle
One of the great wildlife spectacles on the planet - thousands of chum salmon gouging nests in stream gravel, mating and dying - is a terrific family trip.
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Bremerton Poet Publishes Second Book - June 30, 1976
A rewrite of a 1976 story featuring Mildred Nesbitt Wilson of Bremerton, a delightful poet.
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Fly Fish for Puget Sound Sea-Run Cutthroat Trout
Puget Sound sea-run cutthroat trout are aggressive feeders, and using the right fly at the right time is the difference between casting and catching!
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How to say Puyallup, Snoqualmie, Sammamish
When visiting Seattle or moving to Seattle, try to learn how to say Puyallup, Snoqualmie, and Sammamish. Read pronunciation of Alki, Puget, Salish, Skagit, and Ballard.
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Phoebe and Holden Judson, Pioneers of Washington (Part 1)
Many thousands of pioneers traveled the Oregon Trail by covered wagon. Many of them wrote about their adventures, especially the women. But less common are those who wrote abo ut their adventures once they arrived at their destination. For Phoebe Judson her new home in the northwest was a challenge and it took many years until it reached the level of civilization she had known in her hometown of Ohio. Yet she never complained and enjoyed her ideal home.
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Phoebe and Holden Judson, Pioneers of Washington (Part 2)
Many thousands of pioneers traveled the Oregon Trail by covered wagon. Many of them wrote about their adventures, especially the women. But less common are those who wrote abo ut their adventures once they arrived at their destination. For Phoebe Judson her new home in the northwest was a challenge and it took many years until it reached the level of civilization she had known in her hometown of Ohio. Yet she never complained and enjoyed her ideal home.
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Seattle
Seattle might be a bit damp, but this verdant Pacific Northwest port city offers the best of urban and rural within just a few hours travel.
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The "Pig War"
The Pig War was not really a war, nor were any shots even fired. But hostilities had been brewing between the British and the Americans for months, and it wouldn’t have taken much to set off either side.
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Whale Watching in Puget Sound
To see orca whales and other wildlife in their natural habitat, book a tour with a whale watching company in Washington or British Columbia.
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Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
At the southern end of Puget Sound the Nisqually River exists along with Puget Sound to form an undisturbed estuary, the home of wildlife, birds and fish in a riparian forest surround of beauty nestled beside croplands and grasslands. The refuge was established to protect the delta and wildlife residents in 1974. It is one of the largest remaining undisturbed (for the most part) Washington State estuaries.
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Washington Wine Day Trips
Washington wine country is spread out all over the state, from Walla Walla to Bainbridge Island. But these closer-in wine destinations make a day plenty of time.
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Klahowya, Sikhs! 500 Words Unite the Pacific Northwest
The Web breathes new life into the Chinook Jargon.
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Seattle Tacoma Free Museum Days
Supplement or replace your homeschool curriculum by visiting museums in Seattle and Tacoma. Free museum admission days help Puget Sound homeschool families.
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Seattle Underground Tour
Buried under Seattle's Pioneer Square is a secret world of century-old grunge. Believe it or not, it makes for a fun and fascinating tour of the area's early history.
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The Logging Industry Comes to Washington
Logging came to Washington State from back East in the early 1900's. Stewart Holbrook paints a colorful tale of this culture in his 1938 book, <u>Holy Old Mackinaw</u>.
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Secret Seattle
Here I share five local hotspots that no visitor to Seattle should miss. From a native who loves to go back again and again, enjoy. Just don't tell anyone.
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Washington State Summer Festivals
Travel to the Emerald City, where Seattle's festivals embrace the regional communities with thrilling parades, marathons, road races, boat races, music and theater arts
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A Little Spring Cleaning: Interesting Washington State Links
I've compiled a list of links of interest to Washington State residents and visitors. Everything from the proposed giant Soap Lake lava lamp to the state's own bridal magazine.
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Free Seattle WIFI Locations
Finding wireless Internet service is much easier than locating a parking spot in the Emerald City. How to log onto free WIFI in Seattle's public places.
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Gold Rush to British Columbia (Part 1)
There were many gold rushes in the Western United States during the 19th century. But not many are aware of the gold rush to the Cariboo Country of British Columbia. The old Cariboo Trail is marked on some maps and eventually became part of a major highway. But where did the Cariboo Road go?
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Green Luxury Packages at Fairmont
Fairmont resorts and hotels are known for their luxury accommodations and amenities. Now eco-friendly travel deals make the brand known for greening the tourism industry.
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Port Angeles - I Can't Stay Away!
Port Angeles is one of Washington's prettiest cities. It fronts the Strait of Juan de Fuca and sits across from Victoria, BC, Canada.
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Steilacoom - Washington States's First Incorporated Town
Steilacoom is the state's oldest incorporated city on the shores of Puget Sound. Famous Bair Drug still stands with its working soda fountain just as it did at the turn of the last century.
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Vashon Island
A tour of Vashon Island in Puget Sound. This is an island that has kept its small presence in Washington State's Puget Sound intact. It's an island still pretty private, yet welcoming to its visitors.
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Walk Through Point Defiance Park
Discover Tacoma's Point Defiance Park, a 702-acre park that encompasses the shores along Puget Sound, with spectacular gardens and incredible views of Tacoma Narrows.
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Washington's Historic Lighthouses
Lighthouses throughout the coast of Washington are loaded with charm, history and iconic architecture. Join in the interest by visiting these popular five.
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Family Vacation at Whidbey Island Northwest USA
Kids and adults enjoy Whidbey Island's state parks, lakes, forts, lighthouses, small towns, ocean coves and farms. Family activities are offered from spring through fall.
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Pacific Madrone Trees
Madrone is a stunning tree overhanging coastlines from its perch on rocky cliffs. Look for its evergreen leaves, summer flowers and bright fall berries.
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Top 4th of July Events, Washington
From the coast to the mountains Washington celebrates Independence Day with family fun, music and majestic displays of fireworks. Discover the excitement at these events.
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Cheap Dating Ideas & Fun Things to do in Seattle
Inexpensive creative dates for couples are easy to find and imagination yields cheap dating ideas. There are tons of fun things to do in Seattle, even in a slow economy.
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San Juan Islands Northwest USA Family Adventure
San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands boast some of the world's best whale watching, April-October. Kayaking, hiking, biking and fishing engage adventuresome kids and adults
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From Sea to Shining Sea
A group of research organizations have joined forces to produce an overview for marine areas of special interest. Information is presented on Google Earth and the web.
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LOGGING FISH
Keep records of your trips and you can improve your results and recall trips decades later.
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Driving Tour of the Olympic Peninsula Loop
Tour the Olympic Peninsula, passing through the Olympic National Park. This audio tour provides cultural and historical points of interest, music and local interviews.
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Gay Friendly College Campuses
Looking for a campus that embraces lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered students? The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students can help.
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Lost Crab Pots Safer with Rot Cord
One lost or abandoned crab pot can kill an estimated 75 crabs a year, but biodegradable escape cords can prevent this unnecessary waste of life.
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New Frommer's Seattle Travel Guide
The 2009 Frommer's Seattle travel guide offers almost 300 pages and promises an insider's view of Washington State's big city, including coverage of side trips too.
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Pronunciation of Words Like Sammamish or Tulalip
Pronunciation of words like Sammamish or Tulalip is important. When visiting Seattle, learn to say local Indian names in Washington State: Puyallup, Sammamish, & more.
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The Explorer's Garden, Rare and Unusual Perennials:
The Explorer's Garden, Rare and Unusual Perennials by J.Hinkley. A must have book for all, a real treat.
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The Space Needle in Seattle
Allowing visitors a bird's eye view from the city, the Space Needle got its start as part of the World's Fair.
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2008 Tacoma Tall Ship Festival
July 3rd through July 7th, 2008 the skyline along Tacoma, Washington's waterfront will be pierced by the masts and spars of over thirty of the world's tall ships.
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A talk with Victoria Howard
Suspence Writer, Victoria Howard, talks about the background in her books, and the benefits of joining Romantic Novelists Association and Romance Writers of America
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Best Pacific Northwest Markets
The Pacific Northwest is known for its fresh produce and independent art and creations. These markets bring together a combination of both.
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Captain James Cook and the Pacific Northwest
Captain James Cook was a British explorer who searched in vain for the legendary Northwest Passage and in the process explored the coastline of Washington and Oregon.
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Dramaturgy: Suddenly in your face


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