Washington Things to see and do Travel Articles

Olympic National Park – Port Angeles, Washington

Jillian Tillman explores the rainforests of the Olympic National Park.

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest – Washington

BootsnAll intern Jillian Tillman explains the draw of Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Toad Hall B & B – Washington, USA

Toad Hall B&B “Home away from home” is a cliché in the B&B world. But, in Toad Hall’s case, it happens to be true to the highest degree. Toad Hall’s owners, Linda and Bruce Clar, have hospitality written all over themselves and their home. Their welcome is warm and sincere, and you immediately feel cosseted, [...]

Port Townsend, Washington – A Visual Delight – Port Townsend, Washington, USA

Port Townsend, Washington – A Visual Delight Photo courtesy of Port Townsend Media/Chamber Commerce I walk down Port Townsend’s Water Street, taking in glimpses of the harbor’s bright blue water on my right and the steep bluff rising on my left. Tourist shops and eateries along the street – turned modern at ground level with [...]

Toad Hall B&B – Sequim, Washington

“Home away from home” is a cliché in the B&B world. But, in Toad Hall’s case, it happens to be true to the highest degree. Toad Hall’s owners, Linda and Bruce Clar, have hospitality written all over themselves and their home. Their welcome is warm and sincere, and you immediately feel cosseted, like a member [...]

BJ’s Garden Gate – Port Angeles, Washington

BJ’s Garden Gate BJ’s Garden Gate is an elegant and luxurious B&B set in a garden of rare beauty. It is matched only by the charm of its hosts, BJ and Frank Paton, who make your comforts and needs their chief concern. Among the tall redwood trees leading up to the house the owners have [...]

Bedding Down in the North Olympic National Park

The North Olympic area of Washington State is a great outdoor recreational area for both families and couples wanting to get away from it all and experience nature. It’s surrounded by water on three sides and has 10 major rivers. Kayaking, river rafting, fishing, boating, hiking, cycling, viewing rainforests, soaking in natural hot springs – [...]

Seattle, Washington – September 2000

“The bluest skies you’ve ever seen are in SEA-AT-TLE…” I may be the only BootsnAll reader who remembers that song. A hit for Perry Como, of all people, in 1969. It was the theme song of a TV show called “Here Come the Brides” (see sidebar). Set in 19th-century Seattle, the show told the story [...]

Nature Escapes in Washington, DC

Audobon Naturalist Society 8940 Jones Mill Rd. Chevy Chase MD, (301) 652-9188 Free admission Bird watchers will love visiting the 40-acre grounds of the headquarters of the Audobon Naturalist Society. The grounds contain numerous types of birds as seen in their natural habitat. There is also a bookstore that has books on everything you ever [...]