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Day Trip Discoveries

Day Trip Discoveries: It’s summer! How ’bout a one-day road trip to Anacortes?

by Doug Petrowski

About 90 minutes north of the King-Snohomish County border is Anacortes, known as the Gateway to the San Juan Islands. As inviting as island-hopping sounds, there’s really no need to…

Day Trip Discoveries: Visit the Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion

The Seattle Aquarium opened its new Ocean Pavilion Aug. 29 to showcase ecosystems from the Coral Triangle in Southeast Asia. The 50,000-square-foot pavilion doubles the aquarium’s size and features 3,500…

Day Trip Discoveries: Area museums offer art, culture, history — and quirky

When autumn rains begin, duck indoors to see the latest exhibits at a favorite museum or check out one that you’ve never visited. This area offers a wealth of museums,…

Day trip discoveries: Enjoy a local getaway to Mount Rainier National Park

We all admire Mount Rainier when “the mountain is out.” However, visiting its surrounding national park often only happens when we have out-of-town visitors. Don’t wait, do your own local…

Day Trip Discoveries: Go around the world at Woodland Park Zoo

The Woodland Park Zoo has always provided a wonderful excursion for families — kids and grandkids love seeing and learning about animals from around the world. Now reopened, the zoo…

Day Trip Discoveries: Six close-by parks to hike this summer  

Looking to get outdoors beyond neighborhood walks, now that Snohomish County is in Phase 2 and summer is starting? Parks have opened, although parking may be limited at some. Here…

Day Trip Discoveries: Seattle Asian Art Museum — reopened and re-imagined

The Seattle Asian Art Museum in Capitol Hill’s Volunteer Park reopened to the public on Feb. 8 after three years and $56 million invested in major renovation and expansion work. Closed since February…

Day Trip Discoveries: Snow geese and whale watching  

Every February, snow geese blanket the skies and fields near Stanwood before their annual migration north. Beginning in March, massive gray whales migrate up the West Coast and through Puget…

Day Trip Discoveries: New Burke Museum now showcases active research

Where can you peer up at an ancient mastodon skeleton? Watch paleontologists examine a 60-million-year-old, T-Rex dinosaur skull? Admire a vintage, Coast Salish whaler’s hat and enjoy frybread at a…

Day Trip Discoveries: Two ravine-to-beach hikes — Meadowdale and Carkeek Parks

Few trails combine a forest hike with a saltwater beach – plus a panoramic view of the Olympic Mountains. Two that do are Meadowdale Beach Park and Carkeek Park. Each…

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Day Trip Discoveries: Enjoy tasting experiences at local distilleries, a meadery and winery

Looking for a different sort of excursion with unusual holiday gift potential? One that may also intrigue family and friends visiting during the holidays? Rather than do the usual Woodinville…

Day trip discoveries: Historic Mukilteo Lighthouse now open for tours

On Saturday, April 1, the historic Mukilteo Lighthouse opens for its 25th season of weekend tours. Operated by the Mukilteo Historical Society, the Mukilteo Light Station – as it is…

Day Trip Discoveries: Fun winter events celebrate Snohomish frogs and birds

Every winter, Snohomish County has two annual events that draw birding enthusiasts – and one very quirky GroundFrog Day. Since groundhogs aren’t native to Washington State – but we have…

Day Trip Discoveries: Restoration Center is Paine Field’s surprise aviation attraction

Paine Field near Everett boasts several major aviation attractions such as the popular Boeing Tour at the Future of Flight and the vintage aircraft displays at Flying Heritage Collection and…

Day Trip Discoveries: Fascinating ‘critters’ at Outback Kangaroo Farm, Reptile Zoo

If your children or grandchildren are intrigued with “critters,” two unusual attractions in Snohomish County offer up-close experiences with exotic animals far beyond neighborhood dogs and cats. The Outback Kangaroo…

Day Trip Discoveries: Vintage planes soar May 21 at Paine Field Aviation Day

Want to watch a spectacular show of restored vintage aircraft fly again? Head for Paine Field near Everett on Saturday, May 21, for its annual Aviation Day, now in its…

Day Trip Discoveries: Historic town of Snohomish offers more than antiques

You likely know the historic town of Snohomish for its long-time reputation as “The Antique Capital of the Northwest.” Yes, antique shops abound, plus many boutiques selling collectibles, unusual gifts,…

Day Trip Discoveries: Step back in Snohomish time at Western Heritage Center

Ever wondered how early settlers pioneered Snohomish County? How they wrestled a living from farming, mining and logging? Visit the Western Heritage Center in Monroe to see this history in…

Day Trip Discoveries: Take advantage of value season at Future of Flight Aviation Center

You’ve likely heard of the Boeing Tour at Paine Field in Mukilteo – it’s one of the biggest visitor draws in the state of Washington. You may know it affiliated…

Day Trip Discoveries: Tulalip Tribes’ Hibulb Cultural Center is Coast Salish gem

Have you heard of – or visited – the Tulalip Tribes’ Hibulb Cultural Center, just north of Everett? Hibulb (pronounced “hee-bolb”) opened in 2011 but continues to be a relatively…

Day Trip Discoveries: Get in holiday spirit at The Lights of Christmas

My Edmonds News is pleased to introduce our new monthly column, Day Trip Discoveries, by Julie Gangler You don’t have to be a kid to catch the magic of The…

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