When I was a child, my father built a wooden sailboat with his bare hands. He learned to bend the boards just right to build the body, hand-sanded each piece, and when it was complete he sailed it all around the Niantic river where I grew up. I have some fond memories of playing in … Continue reading
If there is one dive bar in Seattle that is a must-go, it’s The 5 Point! Without a doubt, it’s one of the best little places and it’s in the heart of Seattle, a few blocks from the Space Needle, the Tram, and the city center. Its location off 5th Avenue and Denny Way makes … Continue reading
It’s been nearly 9 years since my last journey to San Diego, and this time I would be there for business. Unfortunately, I was not able to venture far from the conference center at the Sheraton San Diego & Marina, but I did enjoy the hotel for its huge pool, hot tub, fitness center and … Continue reading
The Pacific Science Center is home to many different exhibits, but one of my favorites is the Tropical Butterfly House. The Butterfly House is a beautiful way to enjoy fluttering butterflies, their colorful wings, and a warm tropical garden. It opened on December 26, 1998, with the goal of utilizing the 4,000 square foot exhibit space … Continue reading
Spring is in the air and sunshine has been blessing us a few days a week throughout the winter this year. An unusual winter, indeed. When the warmer weather returns and the rain is even more scarce, I always long to get on the river. There are many ways to make a river journey here … Continue reading
Each and every time I travel to Seattle with a day to explore the city, I head to the Seattle Art Museum Sculpture Garden, affectionately known as SAM. I truly enjoy the broad scope of art found here as I wander through this sculpture garden. It sits on the edge of the sound and is … Continue reading
Bremerton, Washington, is the largest city located on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington with just under 40,000 residents. Bremerton is the home of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Bremerton Annex of Naval Base Kitsap. The city is connected to downtown Seattle by a 55-minute ferry, which carries both vehicles and walk-on passengers along a 15.5 mile route to and from Seattle. As a … Continue reading
Just about a year ago, I was hunting for a job and stumbled across ZAC, the Zion Adventure Company. ZAC was looking for a Marketing Manager to add to the team. I found their ad on LinkedIn and I immediately sent in an application. To my surprise, I was called for a Skype interview the … Continue reading
Some people think that once you’ve been to a place, you should not waste your time and go back to that place, but should instead visit new places. Vegas doesn’t seem to have that effect on most people. People whom I’ve met say they like visiting Vegas as often as possible. It seems like almost … Continue reading
It’s December and I really want to go for a hike. I want that feeling that being surrounded by nature and being outside give you. Unfortunately for me, the weather has not been good here in Portland, but I’ve never been one to stay in because of a little rain. There are very few places … Continue reading
travel. eat. hike. 