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Summer and ongoing events at Seattle’s Waterfront Park

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A panorama of downtown Seattle and its waterfront from the Belevedere Viewpoint in West Seattle (photo by Cheryl Landes) Seattle's new Waterfront Park has a range of activities that fit practically any interest. Come to Pier 62 at the downtown waterfront for dance classes, yoga, Seattle Aquarium storytimes, nature explorations, educational activities, parkour, and more. … Continue reading Summer and ongoing events at Seattle’s Waterfront Park

Go on a whale watch at home with the New England Aquarium

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A humpback whale diving in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary east of Boston (photo by Cheryl Landes) Take ride on the Aurora with Boston Harbor Cruises and Laura Howes, the head naturalist at the New England Aquarium in Boston, to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary east of Boston. The sanctuary was created in … Continue reading Go on a whale watch at home with the New England Aquarium

Zoolights returns to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium November 27

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The entrance to Zoolights at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) One of the Pacific Northwest's longest running holiday light displays returns to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma Friday, November 27, through Sunday, January 3. This year's Zoolights features more than 700,000 LED lights. Favorite … Continue reading Zoolights returns to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium November 27

Oregon Coast Aquarium reopens outdoor exhibits August 10

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Photos by Cheryl Landes On Monday, August 10, the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport reopens its outdoor exhibits to one-hour guided tours by reservation only. The tours feature these five exhibits: Vultures, otters, seals and sea lions, seabirds aviary, and the rocky habitat. Visitors must wear masks and keep a minimum six-foot distance. Admission is … Continue reading Oregon Coast Aquarium reopens outdoor exhibits August 10

Armchair photo tours: Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward

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A red-legged kittiwake in the aviary at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward Photos by Cheryl Landes Visiting the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward is a fun educational experience that combines close-up encounters with local marine life and birds, and interactive exhibits describing their habitats, behaviors, and the environmental factors affecting their survival. The Alaska … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward