Lime Kiln Lighthouse

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of San Juan Island, Washington

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of San Juan Island, Washington

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of San Juan Island, Washington

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of San Juan Island, Washington

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of San Juan Island, Washington

Sunday, October 28, 2012

No. 133 Artist Point

Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest  MAP IT  Artist Point is located at the very end of Mount Baker Highway, State Route 542 and boasts 360-degree views of Mount Shuksan and Mount Baker, as well as access to a variety of trails. In late summer the open meadows at Artist Point fill with blooming wild flowers backed by the towering rock summit of Mount Shuksan and glacier-crowned Mount Baker. The road to Artist Point from Heather Meadows...

Monday, October 22, 2012

No. 132 Picture Lake

Picture Lake at Heather Meadows Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest Distance from Seattle: 135 miles (2hrs 45min() MAP IT The aptly named Picture Lake inside the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest at Heather Meadows offers photographers of all skill levels memorable and stunning images of this nature scape. The 5 acres alpine lake at 4,200 elevation features 360 degree views of mountain back drops, wildflowers and colorful plant foliage...

Sunday, October 21, 2012

No. 131 Waverly Beach Park

MAP IT Waverly Park is one of those hidden lake side parks that only locals seem to know about. It is a few blocks off the main road which makes it hard for passers by to easily stumble up on this waterfront park. Located at the bottom of a hill his park offers nearly 500 feet of waterfront on 2.76 acres of prime waterfront real estate right on Lake Washington. Features public dock, picnic tables, benches, restrooms, children’s playground, open...

Thursday, October 18, 2012

No. 130 Fall Picnic Point Colors

No. 130 Fall Colors at Picnic Point 7531 Picnic Point Road, Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, Washington MAP IT Picnic Point Park 12001 Picnic Point Road Edmonds, WA 98026 Located on the shores of Puget Sound, Picnic Point Park offers a tranquil and scenic setting for picnicking and beach activities. Tables and charcoal cookers are available for picnicking enjoyment. With its excellent views of Whidbey Island and the distant Olympic Mountain...

Friday, October 12, 2012

No. 129 Nishiyama Japanese

Nishiyama Japanese 90 Westmore Ave Everett, WA MAP IT Nishiyama Gate Entrance The Nishiyama Japanese Garden at Everett Community College represents a compressed world of mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, meadows and village. Access to the garden for self-guided tours is provided at no charge on days when EvCC classes are in session and on special occasions. The garden has eleven primary elements, each with a quiet message of its ...

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

No. 128 Fremont Troll

Fremont Troll Troll Ave N  Seattle, WA MAP IT The Troll is a mixed media colossal statue, located on N. 36th Street at Troll Avenue N., under the north end of the George Washington Memorial Bridge (also known as the Aurora Bridge). It is clutching an actual Volkswagen Beetle, as if it had just swiped it from the roadway above. The vehicle has a California license plate. The Troll was sculpted by four local artists: Steve Badanes, Will Martin,...