The new Midtown Arts Center in Eugene, Oregon (photo source: Eugene Ballet Company) The new Midtown Arts Center at 16th and Pearl Streets in Eugene, Oregon, opened in January 2021. The new center provides space for nine arts organizations to thrive and grow. The 30,000-square-foot, seven-story building doubles the old space that seven arts organizations … Continue reading Take a virtual tour of the new Midtown Arts Center in Eugene
Image by Merlie kim from Pixabay The Walk Tacoma tours are back, but this year, they're a bit different. They're guided tours led by an expert, but instead of walking with them in person, you'll carry them in the palm of your hand. All of the tours this year is available on the GeoTourist app. … Continue reading Walk Tacoma 2021 a new type of guided tour experience
Relaxing on a beach in Key West, Florida (photo by Cheryl Landes) Do you need a vacation? Who doesn't in these days of COVID? But with restrictions on travel in place and safety concerns, what can we do? Here's a solution: Virtual Vacation Day, and it's today! Take a break today and escape to somewhere … Continue reading March 30 is Virtual Vacation Day
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
Photo by Couleur, courtesy Creative Commons Ever wonder where you can find amphibians in Clark County, Washington? On Thursday, March 11, Shell Devlaeminck from the South West Amphibian Monitoring Project, also known as SWAMP, will give a virtual presentation on amphibian sites throughout Clark County. Devlaeminck has surveyed amphibians with SWAMP for five years. During … Continue reading Learn where to find amphibians in Clark County, Washington, March 11
The City of Ridgefield, Washington, plans to hold the 2021 Big Paddle on Saturday, June 5. This year, the city plans to "celebrate the Lewis River to Vancouver Lake Water Trail with a guided paddle on Lake River, a portion of the trail." The city is figuring out how to coordinate the Big Paddle to … Continue reading The First Saturday Big Paddle returns to Ridgefield June 5
Mike Bennett Art and Portland State University (PSU) have teamed up for the Toon Tour of campus. Bennett placed 24 of his cartoon cutouts throughout campus. He and PSU post pictures and clues on where to find them on their Facebook feeds. It's a fun way to get out and explore campus. Here are a … Continue reading Take a Toon Tour of Portland State University
Image by David Mark from Pixabay Visit Graceland, Elvis Presley's estate, in Memphis, Tennessee, during a two-hour live virtual tour. Elvis expert Angie Marchese, the Vice President of Graceland Archives and Exhibits, hosts this in-depth look into his life. The tour includes a behind-the-ropes journey into the mansion, a the Lisa Marie jet (named after … Continue reading Take a live virtual tour of Graceland
Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom outside the Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC (photo by Cheryl Landes) The 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC, will feature a combination of virtual and outdoor activities March 20-April 11. The new format "honors the tradition of the Festival, while prioritizing the health and safety of … Continue reading 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival a hybrid event
Alpaca photo by Cheryl Landes Alpacas are irresistible. They're soft, mellow, cute, and intelligent. They always have a smile on their faces. Meet them during tours of three farms in the Yakima Valley of southcentral Washington. PacaPoo Alpacas Farm9203 South Steele Road, Prosser Tours are available by appointment. Also shop alpaca products, such as yarn, … Continue reading Tour alpaca farms in the Yakima Valley
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