Hiking Cascade Falls on Orcas Island
In a sun-dappled forest grove, a fresh-water creek tumbles down the 40-foot rock cliff and runs beneath fallen tree trunks.
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See Seattle From the Land at Sky View Observatory
Jun 22, 2017 Mikaela Cowles Located on the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center, the Sky View Observatory’s 902-foot-perch offers a view you’ll want to savor. From the window seat of a de Havilland Beaver, you’re treated to an unparalleled view of Seattle. But it’s a moving view, which is why we’re also quite fond […]
Father-Daughter Upholstery Duo
Jun 18, 2017 Mikaela Cowles Some fathers teach their daughters to ride a bike. Others teach their girls to fish. Clarence Kappes taught his daughter to sew. And he still is teaching. In the Kenmore Air upholstery shop, the father-daughter duo work side by side. Surrounded by rolls of leather and a chandelier of metal […]
Mount Rainier, the Pacific Northwest’s Quintessential View
Jun 6, 2017 Mikaela Cowles Witnessing the towering peak of Mount Rainier is a quintessential Pacific Northwest moment. And, there’s no better view than from the window seat of a 10-passenger Cessna Caravan. Born more than half a million years ago, Mount Rainier stands at a staggering 14,410 feet. That makes Seattle’s reigning giant nearly […]
Mount St. Helens – A Living, Breathing Giant
May 25, 2017 Mikaela Cowles The cratered top of Mount St. Helens steams periodically, reminding those who dare to explore its slopes that this volcano is still very much alive. Like a napping giant, Mount St. Helen’s mouth-like crater spews plumes of lava-heated smoke. It’s a reminder that, even though the peak hasn’t had a […]
Roy Kiers, Chateau Victoria’s Guest Service Representative
Apr 18, 2017 Mikaela Cowles Originally from Ontario, Roy Keirs moved to Victoria in 1995. He’s considered it home ever since. As a music loving, beer sampling, and hiking enthusiast, Roy loves to share tips about his favorite places to go and things to do in Victoria. And, as the Assistant Guest Services Manager at […]
Anatomy of Harrison House Granola
Apr 5, 2017 Mikaela Cowles Granola. The name evokes a backcountry, hodgepodge scene of slightly under bathed hikers in need of sustenance. And while Harrison House Suite’s combo of nuts and seeds will certainly fortify you to face the day, this granola’s complex flavors are a far cry for hodgepodge. Carefully tweaked and developed over […]
A Woman in a Man’s World: Jenn McBeth, Kenmore Air Mechanic
Mar 4, 2017 Mikaela Cowles At the Kenmore Air Express Maintenance Hangar, you don’t have to look hard to notice one of the mechanics is not like the others. She is a she – a talented young, female mechanic. Twenty-six-year-old Jenn McBeth has a dazzling smile, witty personality, and a passion for learning. She’s also […]
Must Visit Spots on Orcas Island: Orcas Island Pottery Studio
Studio Potter, Penny Sharp Sky, creates beautiful and functional pieces that inspire you to host a dinner party – just to show them off. What causes a woman to stick her hands in mud? What makes her stay there, shaping it with her palms and her fingers as it sticks to the tops of her […]
2 Days in Victoria
Jan 31, 2017 History and elegance seem to tumble into the same sentence as “Victoria, British Columbia.” Though this quaint city has certainly transitioned into the 21st Century, it has retained its old world vibe. This provincial capitol is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. On a clear day, you can see stunning […]
