Where To See Wildflowers — And Avoid the Crowds

So, if you want to sing “The Hills Are Alive…” to the birds, rodents and you don't want to fight for parking or have hordes of people in your photos, here are the trips for you

Solidarity Now! 1968 Poor People’s Campaign

This traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian illuminates the often-overlooked history of the multicultural movement to confront poverty that redefined social justice and activism in America

80-Year-Old Mel Smith Participated in His 15th Swim Across America Seattle Swim

Mel Smith of Olympia has been making waves for 15 years to raise funds for Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Good Music, Getting Older, Getting Better

WHO WE ARE NOW

Your teenage self, and all the versions that evolved between then and now, standing in a tight circle inside your heart

An Unexpected Ride on a Flatbed Truck

THE ONGOING, LIFE-AFFIRMING ADVENTURES OF ROSE AND DAWN

Pastor Laura loved the older members of the church because they were always available for weekday adventures

Treasures abound in Moqui Cave

Travels with Deb

I’m drawn to quirky roadside attractions and find they often make fun places to take a break and get off the highway. If a road trip through the Southwest is in your plans, make sure to check out Moqui Cave. Located six miles north of Kanab, Utah and about thirty minutes from the east entrance of Zion National Park, this unusual landmark is worth a stop.

Hanford Turns its Nuclear Past into a Tourist Destination

The spot where the U.S. processed plutonium to fuel WWII bombs is Eastern Washington's newest attraction

Built in 1943 and 1944 and shut down since 1968, the Manhattan Project B Reactor is now a tourist attraction in Eastern Washington

Dancing with the Muse in Old Age

Seattle-based writer launches new book on November 15

Priscilla Long is a Seattle-based writer and teacher whose work includes science, poetry, fiction, nonfiction and history

Must-see Seattle art shows and festivals this fall

crosscut.com offers their "must see" shows and festivals

This article and tips on upcoming events is courtesy crosscut.com, part of the Crosscut 2022 Fall Arts Preview

The Alzheimer's Association International Conference

Researchers from all over the world recently convened at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) to catch up and share novel and important insights

Name Confusion

Sharing Stories

"I had to explain who Hot House Orchid was."

Mt. Rainier Sunrise Song

Sharing Stories

"...reclaiming my former self."

The Maiden of Deception Pass

The soft sands of the shore, the rocky tidepools, the beautiful ocean views, the sound of the waves softly crashing ashore, and the Maiden of Deception Pass watching over it all

My Old Dog

Seniors and Their Pets

One of the many remarkable stories in the book is about Remy, a 9-year-old pit bull adopted by three senior nuns

Celebrating the Life of Doris Roedell

October 9, 1926 – September 3, 2021

Doris Roedell had a big heart.

Wheels

Sharing Stories

"Wheels put imagination in my life..."

AARP's "Movies for Grownups" awards

Cash in on your senior discount and make a beeline for the theatre because AARP revealed the winners of their annual ‘Movies for Grownups’ awards.

Los Poblanos offers peace in an urban setting

Travels with Deb

It's hard to imagine tranquility in the middle of an urban environment; yet, at Los Poblanos, that's exactly what you'll find. The historic inn and organic farm is a little piece of paradise located in of all places, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

MY OLD DOG

Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts

MY OLD DOG: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts, by Seattle journalist Laura T. Coffey with photographs by Lori Fusaro, just might be the happiest book you’ll ever read

Savor Northern Ireland one bite at a time

To be honest, I didn't have high hopes for good food during my stay in Northern Ireland. My expectations were low based on a trip I had made to the Republic of Ireland many years ago. I recalled eating lots of potatoes, breads and bland stews, along with the proverbial Guinness to wash it all down.