Blog by Luanne Highlander

Ski to Sea Race Bellingham, Washington

May 22nd, 2009

Experience the legacy of Mt. Baker's Marathon and discover the 'Ski to Sea' Festival held in Bellingham, Washington, USA every Memorial Day weekend.

A 90 mile relay race of seven venues, a historical hometown parade, and other special events provide a wide variety of entertainment and adventure for all who participate.

From the top of ...

Good Earth Pottery - April's featured artist

April 6th, 2009

Holiday Craft Projects-The Paper Doll in Fairhaven

November 3rd, 2008

The Paperdoll Presents 12 DAYS OF CRAFT:

12 Holiday Inspired Craft Projects Taught By Local Crafters This holiday season shoppers are tightening their wallets and gritting their teeth over impending holiday gift purchases that will further test their finances and festive spirits. For relief from all of the worries and hassles of potential holiday treachery comes 12 DAYS OF CRAFT, 12 Holiday ...

Wine Club-Big Fat Fish Company

November 3rd, 2008

THE BIG FAT FISH Co.

to watch &celebrate the returns

as they come in! Tuesday, November 4, 2008...Happy Hour from 3-6pm, food & drink specials until 9pm!!

Wine Club Event

November 19, 6:30 p.m.

Wine of an Ancient Time

Not only will we be trying wine made from anything but grapes, you'll learn the history behind it and how to make it yourself!

Wine Club members watch for your evite ...

Bellingham Herald Pet Parade

October 25th, 2007
Today October 25, 2007, our Havanese puppies were featured in the Pet Parade section of the local newspaper, The Bellingham Herald. Every week local pets of all varieties are featured and there is even a contest to vote on the cutest pet picture. This week Andy, his daughter Maggie and her puppy Mikey are pictured in their jogger stroller taking the interurban trails with Charley. Yes, they d ...

Trails and Hikes in Autumn

September 5th, 2007

34th Anniversary of the Ski to Sea Race

May 20th, 2007

Ski to Sea race is Memorial Weekend. The parade kicks off this happening weekend dowtown Bellingham, Washington on Saturday. Judging for categories such as: Best Commercial Float, Best Pet, Best Bicycle, Best Band and Drill Team. Street Fairs in the downtown and also in the Fairhaven district offer hand-crafted items, music, beer garden and food venders.

There are seven legs in the race, beg ...

Northwest Travel Writers

January 11th, 2007

Along with the new editor and bi-monthly format of the Pacific Northwest Retirement magazine, are two new travel writers. Luanne and Charley Highlander will take you on adventures through out the Pacific Northwest. All aboard as they show you how easy it is to hop the Amtrak in Bellingham, Washington to Vancouver, British Columbia for an overnight excursion. Go with them on a weekend tour of ...