22 Washington State Independence Day Celebrations

As cold, rainy, and generally FOUL that the weather has been today, it’s kind of difficult for me to imagine enjoying the Independence Day festivities under a sweltering summer sun. But the 4th of July is still 26 days off, and there’s just no way to know. So, if you’re hoping for a [...]

4th Annual Anacortes “Bark in the Park” Dog Festival, June 14

What: Dog Parade, Contests, Demos, Games, Food & Vendor Booths, & more.

Where: Storvik Park, Anacortes, WA [map]

When: Saturday, June 14, 2008, 10:00 am – 3:00pm

Cost: Free admission, but donations gladly accepted.

For more information, see the event website.

“American Heroes” Helicopter Airshow @ Boeing Museum of Flight, June 14

What: A day full of heroes and helicopters. The American Heroes Air Show features static displays, special presentations and entertainment. See helicopters like the U.S. Border Patrol’s Blackhawk as well as those flown by Airlift Northwest, KING 5 TV, Northwest Helicopters, the U.S. Army, U.S Navy, and others. Copters arrive between 7:30 and [...]

Images: 2008 Bellingham Highland Games

There’s an upside to Bellingham’s quirky weather: once in a while, when they said it was going to rain, it shines instead. For images from the 2008 Games, see GreatNorthwest.info.
For a lot more images of W. Washington, free for non-commericial use as wallpaper or to use on your webpage/blog, follow this link.

Tall ship “Nina” makes an early stop in Seattle

The Nina, the historically accurate replica of one of Columbus’ ships, will sail into Seattle’s Center for Wooden Boats [map] this month, where it will be docked June 19-23. The ship will be open for self-guided tours from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission:
Adults: $5.00 | Seniors: $4.00 | Students: $3.00
Kids 4 years and under [...]