For the first time in history, a Washington state wine - Columbia Crest 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - has been named the "No. 1 Wine in the World" by a prestigious wine publication.
Wine Spectator magazine has been ranking the world's best wines for 21 years; this is the first time one from Washington tops the list.
"This is an historic moment for Columbia Crest and ...
You've decided to purchase a home and take advantage of the 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. Here's what you have to do to get your benefit:
The Tulip season is upon us and that means get in the car and tour the tulip fields in Skagit county. This is the last chance to see acres of bright colored tulips as the festival ends April 30th.
Bellingham real estate currently is down in value 9% from last year and sales are down to just under 25%. Realtors are leaving the business as a result of slower sales. The older realtors (those who have been in the market for say 10 or more years) tell me this is really a more normal sales environment for Bellingham, The rush to buy a home days of 2004-2005 made some newer agents think this ...
The Yakima and Columbia Valleys may be the newest vineyard areas in the country. There are many varieties of wineries ranging from metal sheds with an elegant door to new adobe buildings complete with overnight suites and elegant restaurants. A small group of us ventured over the pass one weekend to check it out. From Bellingham it took us just 3 ½ hours to get to Yakima . Driving from Seattl ...
So you think you want to live on an island? Some romanticize island life and find it has all the charm and relaxed lifestyle they are imagining. Others realize soon after moving that there are too few restaurants, cultural activities and events within an easy commute to suit their personal tastes. There are a few islands where one may easi ...
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Warm Beach-Dazzling light displays, the smell of fresh hot donuts, the holiday sounds of Victorian Carolers, and so much more make The Lights of Christmas the perfect holiday destination for your family, your friends, and your group.
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Dinner Theater and Sunday Dessert MatineeDiablo Dam and the North Cascades (some of the most beautiful scenery in the Pacific Northwest) offers a great day trip, via the North Cascades Institute and North Cascades National Park, to folks looking for a get-away that isn't an overnight trip.
It's the second year that the institute, working with North Cascades National Park, has offered the free guided canoe trips and hikes, partly to ...