The west coast of British Columbia's Vancouver Island is a place of lore and mystery. Only a few hundred miles from Seattle, it has remained a dramatic wilderness -- off the radar and difficult to access -- for many living in the Northwest.
By Jeff Layton | August 1, 2008
Adrenaline junkies flood the Columbia River during the summer months with sails and kites in an attempt to master the wind. Other visitors take advantage of the endless trails through the Gifford Pinchot and Mount Hood National Forests. Some sip their days away at the wineries and brew pubs throughout the town of Hood River. What did I do? I went underground. Down into a dark, little hole with a helmet and a headlamp. That's right, I went spelunking.
By Ted Basladynski | August 1, 2008
Pet Dish
For those of us in the Pacific Northwest -- two- and four-legged alike -- we know how to have fun in the summer. After all, it's three months (if we're lucky) of sun-filled and rain-free days. With all of the pet festivals we pack into these fleeting days, a little help is always appreciated in finding the pick of the litter. Here's a four-legged-friendly event to top your festival to-do list this weekend.
By Brandie Ahlgren | August 1, 2008
Thai Tom, Pen Thai, Kaosamai Mobile Commercial Kitchen, Buddha Ruksa and May Restaurant and Lounge are just a few of the places to sample Thai cuisine in the Greater Seattle area.
By Nancy Leson | August 1, 2008
Movie review: "American Teen" is Nanette Burstein's revealing documentary about seniors at Warsaw Community High School in Indiana.
By John Hartl | August 1, 2008
This weekend, the Bravo cable network's "Make Me a Supermodel" comes to Seattle as part of its search for season-two contestants. Supermodel hopefuls are invited to an open-call audition Saturday, Aug. 2 at The Triple Door, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
By Alison Brownrigg | August 1, 2008
Little Kids, Big City
Is it too early to start planning for fall? Not if you'd like to sign up for a PCC Natural Markets Kids Cook workshop. The Fall 2008 calendar just came out; there are plenty of tasty options at PCC locations throughout Seattle and the Eastside.
By Lora Shinn | August 1, 2008
Daily Find
With the price of gas, bread and just about everything else rising recently, I had been skipping getting a facial, and my skin was looking dull and tired. Luckily, Seattle Art of Wellness recently relocated to my neighborhood. Since I can now walk to my appointment, I figure the money I save on gas can go toward saving face.
By Kathy Schultz | August 1, 2008
