8th infantry. He was then stationed at Angel Island, California and Niobrara Nevada before winding up in Seattle as a brigadier general where he retired in 1892 and died in 1895, leaving the disposition of Day Island up
This town 40 miles south of Seattle is ideal for families—with schools and recreation nearby—and is known for short commutes for professionals. Several lakes are accessible from Lakewood, including four just a short bike ride away: Steilacoom, Gravelly, American, and Sequalitchew. Chambers Ba...
If you're looking for Bavarian-inspired backdrops and bright decorations, pack your bags for Leavenworth, a charming village about 2.5 hours east of Seattle with festive holiday events and plenty of cheer. Arrive in December to catch holiday films, a Christmas-tree lighting ceremony and a Village...
Steamboat Dan Benson, sternwheeler captain on the Skagit from 1878; plus his brothers and his father, and his adopted sister Julia who was actually the daughter of Seattle sawmill-pioneer Henry Yesler. Van Fleets Eliza Van Fleet summarized her family bona fides for her application to the Daught...
Just a two-hour flight north ofSeattle, Ketchikan deserves to be on every traveler’s radar. The town is surrounded by incredibly beautiful vistas and an abundance of wildlife—most famously,salmon. The town is known as the “salmon capital of the world," and summer is the season to witnes...
Located east of Seattle, Lake Chelan appears on the map like a long, slender snake caught in mid-wriggle, sliding through forests and the Cascade Mountains en route. Chelan has a historic center at its southern tip and is close to the Columbia River, while the lake is a dream spot for ...
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This "tree B&B," located about 25 miles east of Seattle, offers a getaway for the young-at-heart to channel their inner child in an immersive, wooded setting. Each of the seven treehouses where guests can stay is totally unique—and the main ways to see them are either by booking an...
#22. Seattle, Washington - Total score: 44.16 - Entertainment and recreation: #15 - Nightlife and parties: #13 - Costs: #179 Washington's hub on Puget Sound serves up some of the country's best seafood, which you can famouslysee "in action"at Pike Place Market. The Mariners, Kraken,...
easier access to outdoor space. And while cities like Seattle, Los Angeles, Portland, and San Diego likely spring to mind when picturing the West Coast, the states lining the Pacific Ocean are home to plenty of small towns that offer unforgettable experiences, fromwine tastingto whale watching...