Ten things we like about you (earth)

We here at Traveling the PNW love the earth. So what better way to show that love than with 10 quotes we like matched up with 10 photos we like. Pretty lame blog, but we like good photos and good words. So here you go. 1. “It is not often that someone comes along who is…

Fort Steilacoom Park

What started as a search for ancient ruins ended with a peaceful stroll by a wooded lake. In between was a John Doe cemetery, a historic stone fence, a somewhat strenuous hike, a former farm and apple orchard, and stunning views of Mount Rainier. Ever since we moved to University Place in 2014, I’ve heard…

The Museum of Flight

Whether you are an avid airman (or woman), love history, are interested in the world’s space programs or just like to look at old airplanes, the Museum of Flight in Seattle has something for you. Veronica and I swung by recently thinking we would check out some old aircraft, walk around a bit and then…

Dreaming of a Blackbird

Growing up I had an unhealthy obsession with the SR-71 Blackbird. Something about its design was so cool to me. The fastest jet in the world. Black. Sleek. The ability to spy on other countries. It had everything a boy could want. I remember my brother Mick had a model of one. I’d look at…

Visiting Seattle’s neighborhoods, Green Lake edition

Typically when Veronica and I head to Seattle these days we always go downtown. We use Priceline, get a fancy hotel, spend too much money on parking and wander around that small portion of the city. Recently we went to a birthday party in the Wedgewood neighborhood, which is north Seattle near Lake City. Rather…