Entries by Mikaela Judd

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Now fly downtown Seattle to downtown Vancouver, BC in about an hour!

Apr 5, 2018 Kenmore Air’s new Seattle-Vancouver route offers the fastest way to travel between these two Cascadia Corridor tech hubs. Working in association with Harbour Air in Canada, it’s now just an hour scenic seaplane flight linking these two international cities. While 140 miles and a border separate Seattle and Vancouver, the two cities […]

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10 Things to do in Vancouver

Mar 30, 2018 If the rugged mountainside and modern technology had a love child – Vancouver would be the result. Fondly nicknamed ‘The City of Glass,’ this British Columbia metropolis sports a plethora of outdoor parks; a love for local, sustainable cuisine; and a passion for protecting Mother Nature. Literally – the Vancouver Sun recently […]

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Kid-Friendly Victoria Weekend

Mar 22, 2018 Mikaela Cowles With its interactive museums, plethora of parks, and walkable streets, Victoria offers the perfect kid-friendly getaway the whole family will love. Friday 10:15 AM – Start with a Sweet National Symbol Who else loves sugar shack season? Can’t get enough maple syrup, maple taffy, and maple BeaverTails pastries! ( Through […]

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South Lake Union Lunch Spots Worthy of Praise

Feb 27, 2018 Mikaela Cowles Lunch. That magical mid-day reprieve when you can mentally check out for a moment and re-fortify your body – especially when enjoyed in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood where chefs have taken their lunch game to the next level. In the land dominated by Amazonians and Facebook-gurus, lunch is a […]

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Seattle One Day Trip Itinerary – Shopping Downtown

Oct 23, 2017 Mikaela Cowles There’s nothing quite like shopping in the big city where flagship stores and high-end boutiques abound. Sure, Seattle’s bustling metropolis doesn’t have the same reputation as New York’s shop-till-you-drop atmosphere. But really, isn’t one urban jungle enough? Here, in a city where fashion is in the eye of the wearer, […]

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History of Seaplanes on Lake Union

Sep 6, 2017 Mikaela Cowles An iconic fixture of the Seattle skyline, seaplanes have been landing and taking off from Lake Union since 1914. Adventure beats through the veins of Seattle like the sound of a piston Beaver ripples across Lake Union. The call of the mountains, the beckoning of the San Juans, and the […]

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Michelle Cowan, Captain and Chief Flight Instructor

Sep 1, 2017 Mikaela Cowles Judd She’s a woman, but when Michelle Cowan climbs into a seaplane, she is a pilot first. As Kenmore Air’s first, full-time female pilot certified to fly the entire fleet, she gets some curious looks from passengers. But she simply smiles and says, “The stripes don’t mean flight attendant.” Outside […]

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Kenmore Fizz at the Resort at Port Ludlow

Jul 26, 2017 Mikaela Cowles Tucked beside the quiet shores of Ludlow Bay, on the majestic Olympic Peninsula, the Resort at Port Ludlow offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Seattle. Though resort feels like it’s located in the middle of nowhere, it’s just a 15-minute flight from downtown Seattle. This tranquil […]