Photos from Pierce County Parks and Recreation The first bumper cars designed to run on a skating rink appeared in 2010 in Boise, and their popularity has increased steadily since then. And now, they're coming to Tacoma. Try them at the grand opening Memorial Day weekend at the Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C Street South. … Continue reading Bumper cars on ice arrive in Tacoma

Crush on Oregon is the Oregon Winegrowers Association's first wine tasting event. Sample 80 varieties of wines from 40 Oregon wineries at Castaway Portland on Sunday, June 2. Enjoy food from Portland-area food trucks and live music. Also snack on Oregon-grown hazelnuts and fruit as you're working your way through the wine tasting area. There … Continue reading Get a Crush on Oregon June 2

Vancouver, USA has its own version of the TED Talks, and they're returning to the Kiggins Theatre at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30. This year's event features seven speakers. John Furniss lost his sight when he attempted suicide at age 16. Afterward, he learned how to navigate the world using humor and his other … Continue reading Vantalks return to the Kiggins Theater on May 30

Featured image courtesy Museum of Flight, Tukwila, Washington Memorial Day weekend kicks off today with a grand opening and dedication of the new Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park at the Museum of Flight. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. and features aircraft flyovers, an Honor Guard presentation, and a special pinning ceremony for Vietnam veterans to … Continue reading Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park opens today in Tukwila

Featured image: The entrance to Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and one of the venues open during a Free Fun Friday (photo by Cheryl Landes) Each Friday from June 28 until August 30, the Highland Street Foundation sponsors free admission to a range of cultural venues throughout Massachusetts. During these Free … Continue reading Every Friday this summer, visit a different museum in Massachusetts for free

Featured image by photosforyou from Pixabay Discover skincare techniques using seaweed and CBD. Make a beautiful hanging glass air plant terrarium. Get tips about finding your passion through right-brain power. Learn about the future of healthcare and how you can get a facelift without surgery. That's just a sampling of the activities during five hours … Continue reading Ladies, it’s time for pampering at this expo in Portland, Maine

Photos by Cheryl Landes From April through June, the wildflowers bloom in the forests and meadows of Dog Mountain. When you hike along the steep 6.8-mile Dog Mountain-Augspurger loop and shorter trails, you'll find some of the best wildflower viewing and panoramas in the Columbia River Gorge. And, on clear days, you'll see a fantastic … Continue reading Permits required to hike Dog Mountain on weekends during wildflower season

Spring doesn't seem like spring without those sweet marshmallow candies called Peeps®, which magically appear everywhere in time for Easter. Some love to eat them; others do not. Whatever your preference, you might be interested in learning that Peeps are not just a sweet treat. With a little creativity, Peeps can become amazing masterpieces worthy … Continue reading This peep show is appropriate for the entire family

Featured image: A slice of Curry On My Wayward Son by Old Town Pizza (photo credit: Portland Mercury's Pizza Week) Tantalize your tastebuds and immerse them in some unusual combos of pie during Pizza Week in Portland April 15-20. This year, 45 restaurants are featuring their own special editions to tempt and delight you at … Continue reading Expand your tastebuds’ horizons at Pizza Week in Portland

On Saturday, April 27, get a jump start on Oregon Wine Month when iHeartRadio and Young’s Market Company host the first annual Corks + Carts wine and food tasting experience. The event features 15 of the Oregon's finest wineries and nine of the best food carts in Portland. Culinary selections include barbecue, macaroni and cheese, … Continue reading Get a head start on Oregon Wine Month at Corks + Carts in Portland