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Five Veterans. One Thrilling Scenic Ride.

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Feb 15, 2015
Five Veterans. One Thrilling Scenic Ride.

Five WWII veterans took to the sky once again. This time their service was not required. It was being honored.

Friday, February 13, 2015, retired Lt. Col. Maury Marler, retired Sgt. Larry Wildermuth, retired Corporal Hal Fones, retired LTJG Bill Cruikshank, and retired First Lt. Fred Charles joined Kenmore Air pilot Joseph Leatherman at the Will Rogers–Wiley Post Memorial Seaplane Base.

Tied to the dock was a de Havilland Beaver N72355. Upon seeing the plane, the men joked with Joe about wanting to take the stick. “I’d rather be sitting there,” said Marler, nodding to the pilot’s chair as he climbed into the co-pilot seat.

Taking off to the North, Leatherman flew the men over downtown Seattle, Elliot Bay, and CenturyLink Field. He took them past the Seahawks training facility, several of their old neighborhoods and the University of Washington campus. And then, Leatherman brought them back, gracefully landing on the South end of Lake Washington.

“Thank you. The whole flight was incredible. It’s been years since I saw Seattle from the sky,” said Charles.

“We’re honored and humbled by the commitment and sacrifice our service men and women make. Being able to recognize them, even in a small way such as this, is a privilege,” said Kenmore Air president, Todd Banks.

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5 Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas

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Jun 14, 2014
5 Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Father’s Day is tomorrow. Have you made plans to tell Dad just how much he matters? Or, are you a tad bit behind? If you’re still in need of a little help, don’t worry. We have you covered.

The Car Loving Dad
Tomorrow, hundreds of classic and vintage cars will line Front Street in downtown Issaquah for the ninth annual Fenders on Front Street Car Show. Start the morning off with a dad-sized bite at the Triple XXX Drive-in and then let him stroll to his hearts content.

The Adventure Loving Dad
Take dad for a leg-stretching hike with a view. The San Juan Islands offer numerous hikes along windswept ridges and through grassy hillsides. You’ll find two of the best on San Juan Island: Young Hill and Mount Finlayson.

The Baseball Fanatic Dad
Nothing beats a ballgame with dad. Catch a Mariners game. Share a bag of peanuts. Copy the way dad pulls his hat to the side in anguish and jumps from his seat in excitement.

The Beer Loving Dad
Dad’s who love their hops will dig a tour of the Island Hoppin’ Brewery on Orcas Island. Here, local brewers craft full-flavored pints and serve them up in a laid back setting.

The Aviation Enthusiast Dad
Let dad get his head in the clouds – literally. Seattle Scenic Flight Tours are unforgettable. From the loud roar of the prop to the feeling of the pontoons gliding over the water, they’ll make your heart race with excitement. As an added bonus, see if dad can snag the co-pilot seat for an up-close look at the controls.

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Northwest Floatplane Picnics

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Mar 20, 2014 Mikaela Cowles
Northwest Floatplane Picnics

Save room for the chocolate-covered macaroons. Save room. I implore you. Save room! You’ll thank me.

Why? Because when you find yourself beyond the city – where driftwood tables rest beside makeshift benches, where the air is crisp and salty fresh, and where the cliffs rise straight up from the water – you won’t think twice about taking a second helping of fresh mozzarella salad or a few extra crab legs.

Though the picnic will be a leisurely one and continuous grazing is to be encouraged, I worry if I don’t warn you now, in a big bold – SAVE ROOM FOR THE CHOCOLATE-COVERED MACAROONS – message, you might forget.

So I did. It’s taken care of. You’ll remember, won’t you?

(If you also take a picture of one for me, that’d be great. I ate the last one before I even thought of it!)

Among the many amazing excursions and trips we’re a part of, Kenmore Air partners with Joy Stewart for her Northwest Floatplane Picnics. These foodie excursions whisk you far from the city’s congestion. In just a short flight, you’ll bypass the constraints of roadways and bridges to a beach only accessible by boat or plane, such as Dabob Bay. (Additional destinations are available. A complete list is available on her website.)

A dare devil at heart, Joy has never been one for ‘traditional’ activities. This Medina resident is a former professional parachute jumper. She was a member of the United States Para-Ski Team, competing in a two-event sport that combines “mountain accuracy-parachute jumping” (landing on a mountainside target) and giant slalom ski racing.

Growing up as a tugboat cook and yacht chef, Joy is no stranger to preparing good, hearty meals in exotic locations. It was on one such tour, while Joy was the chef on a 120-foot yacht in Desolation Sound, that she met her husband, Alex Stewart. He was a Kenmore Air floatplane (aka seaplane) pilot dropping off the Sunday paper.

Twenty years and two sons later, Joy and Alex still combine food and flight. In 2002, Joy and her floatplane picnics were featured in Bon Appetit. Following the article, her picnics gained such a large following she was fielding requests from friends and strangers alike. Northwest Floatplane Picnics was born.

Picnic Insider Tip: When Joy says, “Wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet,” be sure to wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet. A chocolate-covered macaroon is even better when eaten with a few toes in the water.

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