Tag: travel

Seabrook

Seabrook — A Bucolic Destination on the Washington Coast

After the three-hour drive from Kingston through vast differences in topography and aged towns, Seabrook almost jolts you awake, exuding charm, fresh ocean air and a pretty, decidedly Nantucket look. The first exploration downtown uncovers immaculate streets, cute stores and smiles. As you … read more

The heart of Bora showroom (Photo courtesy NKBA)

Touring German Haus Fair 2023 with the National Kitchen & Bath Association

Foreign travel is great for sparking a designer’s creative juices; however, mixing business with pleasure can be the ultimate reward. In that vein, I have made a point of attending kitchen and bath industry trade shows on a regular basis in North America … read more

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EVs

Four Questions to Ask before Going Electric

The “electric vehicle (EV) boom” is upon us. Americans purchased nearly 300,000 EVs in the second quarter of this year, over 48% more than in 2022. To drive the trend even further, new data from Hankook Tire’s Gauge Index survey suggests that more … read more

Port Gamble Paranormal

Port Gamble and Its Long-Term Residents

For more than 100 years, Port Gamble was the heart and the soul of the country’s lumber production. Today, many believe much of the town’s original population …hasn’t left. One of the state’s oldest settlements and the former home of one of the … read more

Bloedel Reserve (Photo Courtesy beautifulwashington.com)

Inspirational Walks and Hikes

Many of us have heard the saying, “Go take a hike.” At one time, this was a negative phrase, but now it could become our mantra for getting out and exploring all the abundant trails that surround us in West Sound, from the … read more

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Staying Safe on the Road When Driving with Distracting Furry Friends

Summer road trip season is in full swing. Whether your vacation plans include national parks, sandy beaches or major metropolises, you may be thinking of bringing the entire family along, even your four-legged companions. While we love having them near, dogs aren’t always … read more

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auto maintenance

How to Keep Up and Maintain a New Vehicle

Maintaining a vehicle is important to ensure that it runs well and lasts for a long time. With the right steps, you can keep your car running well and get more years out of it by having it repaired in the proper order. … read more

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Road Trip List

Maintenance Checklist to Get Your Car Ready for the Next Road Trip

As summer approaches, many people are planning road trips to take that long-awaited vacation or visit friends and family. Before you take to the open road, however, it’s important to make sure your vehicle is in top condition. Proper vehicle maintenance is important … read more

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Secure Your Loads

Kitsap County’s ‘Secure Your Load for Safer Roads’ Campaign Includes Net Giveaways, Law Enforcement Patrols, Fines

Every year in Washington, debris from unsecured vehicle loads causes more than 300 traffic crashes and 30 injuries. Sadly, in 2022, this number included five fatalities attributed to debris in the roadway. Unsecured loads not only endanger drivers, pedestrians and roadside workers, they … read more

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