Take a trip on The Yakima Trolleys, the last intact early twentieth-century interurban electric railway remaining in the United States, to celebrate July 4. Boarding times are 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. at the Yakima Velley Powerhouse Museum inside the Yakima Electric Railway Museum at 408 South Third Avenue. The 90-minute round trip is … Continue reading Celebrate Independence Day by riding the last intact early 20th-century interurban electric railway in the U.S.

Come to the State Fair Park in Yakima, Washington, on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day with a variety of fabulous, fun family-oriented activities. Pack a picnic for your family and friends or buy food from the vendors at the fairgrounds. Pick a favorite spot on the lawn to relax and watch the fireworks after … Continue reading Fabulous family-oriented fun in Yakima on July 4

Featured image: The natural garden at Half Moon Farms in Brush Prairie, Washington (photo credit: Clark County Green Neighbors) Get a peek at 12 beautiful gardens using natural gardening techniques at the Natural Garden Tour on Sunday, July 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. throughout Clark County, Washington. Meet the gardeners and gather your own ideas for … Continue reading Take a self-guided tour of natural gardens in action in Clark County

The downtown Portland waterfront transforms into a paradise for blues, soul, funk, and rhythm and blues fans every year for four days on the first weekend of July. This year, the 31st annual Waterfront Blues Festival kicks off on Independence Day and runs through Sunday, July 7. It's the largest blues festival west of the … Continue reading Celebrate Independence Day weekend at the largest blues festival west of the Mississippi River

Featured image: A scene from a laser light show by Nu-Salt Laser International. The City of Lake Oswego is replacing the traditional July 4 fireworks with one of Nu-Salt's laser light shows this year. The City of Lake Oswego is holding its grand Fourth of July celebration this year, but one traditional item will be … Continue reading July 4 fireworks to be replaced by laser light show in Lake Oswego

The second annual McMenamins Edgefield Brewfest returns to the venue best known for its outdoor concerts on Saturday, June 29, from noon until 8 p.m. Pack up the family, the dogs, and some lawn chairs blankets and come on down for a day of food and drink, music, and fun on the lawn. Sample more … Continue reading Enjoy Northwest beers and ciders at McMenamins Edgefield Brewfest

The Winchendon Music Festival concludes this weekend with three free performances ranging from avant-garde to world music. Friday, June 28—Jennifer Ashe and Christina Wright-Ivanova perform works by Erik Satie, Carl J. Antonellis, John Harbison, Michael Finnissy, and others. Saturday, June 29—Enjoy a one-hour baroque program by Randall Scotting, Andrew Arceci, and Winchendon Music Festival Artists. … Continue reading Winchendon Music Festival satisfies a range of musical preferences

Featured image: Berliner Weisse, a tart cherry beer produced by North Coast Brewing Company in Portland. This was the most requested beer at my pouring station at last year's Portland International Beerfest. Each volunteer at the beerfest pours four different varieties of beer. (photo by Cheryl Landes)* It's an annual tradition that brings more than … Continue reading Sample beers from everywhere, support animals at Portland International Beerfest