Armchair photo tours: The polydactyl cats at the Ernest Hemingway House & Museum in Key West

A cat lounging at the Ernest Hemingway House & Museum in Key West, Florida Photos by Cheryl Landes Newlyweds Ernest and Pauline Hemingway arrived in Key West in 1928 and while waiting for a new Ford Roadster to arrive from Pauline's wealthy Uncle Gus, they started making long-lasting friendships. During the three weeks they waited … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: The polydactyl cats at the Ernest Hemingway House & Museum in Key West

City of Lakewood cancels 2020 SummerFEST at Fort Steilacoom Park

For the first time in the event's 24-year history, SummerFEST will not be held at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, Washington, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. "After reviewing different scenarios, it was determined SummerFEST, which last year drew nearly 50,000 people, could not be held in a way where social distancing practices could be achieved," … Continue reading City of Lakewood cancels 2020 SummerFEST at Fort Steilacoom Park

Armchair photo tours: Three dining experiences in Key West

Dogfish for dinner at the Southernmost Beach Cafe in Key West, Florida Photos by Cheryl Landes Key West has a wide range of dining options, but if you're looking for some delicious seafood, you've come to the right place. And there are some unusual places to treat yourself. We'll explore one during this armchair photo … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Three dining experiences in Key West

Armchair photo tours: Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory

Photos by Cheryl Landes Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservancy is a glass-enclosed tropical paradise with up to 60 species of free-flying butterflies and 20 species of tropical birds. The conservancy has a Learning Center with displays exploring the anatomy, physiology, life cycle, feeding and migratory habits of monarch butterflies. There's also glass cases where … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory