Seattle Scenes

Just a few photos I caught with my Droid-X while we were cruising through Seattle today.  With the "s" word in the forecast, we stopped by REI for some mittens and other warm winter wear.  

The first two photos are of Seattle's historic Steam Plant.

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You can just see part of Qwest Field, where the Seahawks and Sounders play, to the right of King Street Station from Pioneer Square.

Take a Sunday Drive to Alki Point Lighthouse in West Seattle

The Alki Point Lighthouse in West Seattle is open to the public on weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Alki Light House West Seattle with Rhonda Porter

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Sunday Drive to Andrew Will’s Winery on Vashon Island


Last month we had the opportunity to go to Andrew Will’s 2007 Release Party on Vashon Island.  My husband thought it would be funny to do a “play on words” with my Sunday Drive series…so the video above is of me…”driving”! [Read more…]

Puyallup’s Fall Art & Wine Walk is next Saturday

This is a guest post from Kevin Nehls, friend, client and co-owner of Dog Daze Natural Pet Market located in Puyallup, Washington.

Come on out and stroll around downtown Puyallup for the Fall Art & Wine Walk which will take place on October 3, 2009 from 3:00 – 7:00 pm in downtown Puyallup. [Read more…]

Sunday Drive: Skillet’s Gourmet Streetfood

Hopefully you won’t have to drive too far to find Skillet Streetfood…in fact this mobile delight travels throughout the week to several Seattle neighborhoods, including West Seattle, Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, Fremont, SODO, Bothell and Redmond.

Last weekend, I decided I could wait no longer…I had to check out the infamous Skillet featuring gourmet bites created in an airstream trailer.

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Sunday Drive: Southbound on the Alaskan Way Viaduct

I enjoy driving down the viaduct…northbound is prettier than heading south in my opinion but I love this old structure.  I’m going to miss it when it’s gone and I think it’s really concerning that our elected officials have no regard for the citizens who voted to keep the viaduct.  Instead, they are blazing ahead with plans for a tunnel.  Why vote when your officials don’t honor the voice of their citizens?  Adding insult to injury according to this article, Seattle homeowners may get the bill fo cost over-runs.  Your thoughts?

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A Sunday Drive to Seattle’s Georgetown

Just south of downtown Seattle, you’ll find historic Georgetown.  My husband and I Seattle Georgetown Record StoreSeattle Georgetowndecided to check it out a few weekends ago in search of authentic Italian style pizza.  The restaurant we wanted to go to was closed (we’ll go definitely go back and give you a full report) but we’re not disappointed. [Read more…]

Sunday Drive to Lincoln Park | Exploring One of West Seattle’s Favorite Waterfront Parks

Lincoln Park is one of West Seattle’s most loved waterfront parks, offering shoreline paths, sweeping Puget Sound views, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

On this Sunday Drive, we explored Lincoln Park’s walking trails, beach access, and scenic viewpoints — a place that continues to be a favorite for locals looking to spend time outdoors close to home.

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Lincoln Park is one of Seattle’s oldest and largest parks with 135 acres which is packed with trails, covered picnic areas, baseball and soccer fields, playgrounds and swimming pools.  This beautiful park is one of the many designed by the Olmsted brothers in the early 1900s. [Read more…]