The Jackson Covered Bridge in the town of Jackson, one of the locations where the Pumpkin People love to hang out every October in New Hampshire (photo by Cheryl Landes) If you're in or near Jackson or Conway, New Hampshire, during the month of October, you'll likely see people with pumpkin heads hanging out in … Continue reading The Pumpkin People are back again in New Hampshire
Tulips from Roozengaarde Flowers & Bulbs in Mount Vernon, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Because of ongoing safety concerns and state restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in northwestern Washington State will be a combination of virtual and in-person events. The festival kicks off on Thursday, April 1, with a … Continue reading 2021 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival a mix of virtual, in-person events
The free-roaming area along Northwest Trek's Wild Drive (photo by Cheryl Landes) Before the COVID pandemic started, Northwest Trek had tram tours that took visitors through the free-roaming area, where they could see animals native to the Pacific Northwest. Now tour has transformed into a drive-through experience called the Wild Drive. At the Wild Drive, … Continue reading Go on a Wild Drive at Northwest Trek
COVID-19 has presented a lot of challenges this year for celebrating the holidays, but Ridgefield has found some creative ways to keep the spirit alive. This year, Ridgefield’s Hometown Celebration features activities you can enjoy outdoors, from your car, or at home. Here's the lineup. Saturday, December 5 From noon to 2 p.m., drive around … Continue reading 2020 holiday fun in Ridgefield, Washington
Photo by Cheryl Landes Pasadena is best known for the Rose Bowl, but most people aren't aware that the city has some of the best preserved architecture in California. Los Angeles Times contributor Sharon Boorstin created a guide to 16 sites, ranging from public buildings to mansions, with brief descriptions and directions. She plotted the … Continue reading Take a self-guided architectural driving tour in Pasadena
Tabby Cat's Pawprints 