Exploring the Seattle Pacific Science Center, by Edy Kizaki and assistant Madeleine Anthony The Seattle Pacific Science Center is packed with fun and adventures for people of every age. From school field trips to just plain old family fun, the Science Center is always a blast. Babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, as well as our school children [...] Read more
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Now It’s Easier to Park in Downtown Seattle
Ever experienced driving in circles looking for a parking spot in the downtown area of Seattle? That may be over forever, as the city has a great new interactive map and live feed showing parking garages that have open spaces. Seattle calls it the e-Park system, and it guides you to the best options before [...] Read more
Carkeek Park in Ballard
A report on one of my favorite parks, not far from our home in Ballard, by my assistant Madeleine Anthony: Having spent my childhood in Seattle and now a mother, I must say that Carkeek Park is a favorite park in the north Seattle area. Between the Ballard and Greenwood neighborhoods at the edge of [...] Read more
Holiday Things to do in Seattle 2011
Holiday Things to do in Seattle 2011 Holidays in Seattle are packed with fun festivals and events, and memorable experiences. The cold weather doesn’t slow us one bit during the holidays. There are many things to do in Seattle for people of all ages so there is absolutely no reason to stay home! Read more
November Sunset at Shilshole Bay Marina
Seattle. Ballard. Shilshole Bay. The marina at sunset. Welcome to one of the still, luminous moments to be experienced here in the Pacific Northwest. Next to Puget Sound, in the old Ballard neighborhood, lies Golden Gardens Park and Shilshole Bay Marina. These days Ballard is one of the cool Seattle destinations, and locals treasure the [...] Read more
Nordic Yule Fest in Ballard Sat and Sun 11/19-11/20
Today was the first day of the Yule Fest at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard. Happy crowds thronged the grounds under a bright blue November sky. Inside the impressive brick museum musicians performed, bakers served traditional Norwedgian cookies and drinks, and crafts were offered in a number of the little rooms where normally all [...] Read more
