No. 286 Edgewater Beach Park, Mukilteo

Edgewater Beach Park 920 1st St Mukilteo, WA MAP IT  Last week the city of Mukilteo, Washington State Ferries and City of Everett opened up a temporary pedestrian path to access Edgewater Beach Park. The 22 acres of shoreline north of Mukilteo Ferry Terminal have been closed to the public for over 40 years. A temporary path is located at the north end of the parking lot for the Mukilteo Train Station. It is about a 1/3 mile walk...

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No. 285 "Ground Attack Day" Hosted by Flying Heritage Collection

Flying Heritage Collection Paine Field 3407 109th Street SW Everett, WA 98204  Ground Attack Day 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Come early, learn about classic aviation, and stay to see our warbirds take flight at noon. Starting at 11:00 a.m.: Paine Field Round Table discussion featuring FHC, Museum of Flight Restoration Center, Future of Flight, and Historic Flight Foundation Flying at noon: Ilyushin IL-2, Republic P-47. Plus, Historic Flight Foundation's...

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No. 284 Guide to Capturing Fireworks

I have gone through my most recent firework images and put together 16 page guide on how I shoot firework images. Topics include planning for a shoot, what gear I use, what should be in your camera bag, how to stay safe and healthy when out shooting fireworks and show some sample images shot with the techniques I go over. I am waiting for Apple to approve the iBook but in the mean time you can get a .pdf file as a free download here&nb...

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No. 283 Commemorative Air Force arrives at Paine Field

Historic Flight Foundation 10719 Bernie Webber Dr Mukilteo, WA http://historicflight.org/hf/ The Commemorative Air Force is dedicated to bringing the history and passion of our American Heritage to cities across America. We believe that education both young and old is key to preserving the legacy of our country. We strive to provide family friendly fun and activities with an emphasis on learning history. Join us at our tour stops across America...

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No. 282 Wings of Freedom Tour Comes to Skagit County Airport

Collings Foundation "Wings of Freedom Tour" comes to the Skagit Regional Airport Skagit Regional Airport Main Ramp behind the Main Terminal 15400 Airport Drive Burlington, WA MAP IT  The Collings Foundation  returns to Skagit Regional Airport this week with it's "Wings of Freedom Tour 2014" from Monday June 16th through Thursday June 18th. Every year the Collings Foundation brings it's vintage WWII aircraft on a nationwide tour to...

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No. 281 Olympic Flight Museum Saturday Highlights

Olympic Flight Museum  7637 Old Highway 99 Southeast Tumwater, WA  website: http://olympicairshow.com/ Saturday Highlights. The sun came out Saturday for the 16th Annual Olympic Air Show and a variety of aircraft from R/C Planes, Helicopters, and Warbirds filled the skies above Olympic Flight Museum with low high speed passes and aerobatic maneuvers. A TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) over Olympia Airport means only Air Boss approved...

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No. 280 Aviation Father's Day Weekend 2014

Air Show Season 2014 enters its 15th Week in the Pacific Northwest and Father's Day Weekend has of Aviation events going on.  The 2014 Air Show Calendar  Everett, Washington Paine Field Airport Flying Heritage Collection  Ace Makers Day (Father’s Day) 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Flying Heritage Collection Come early, learn about classic aviation, and stay to see our warbirds take flight at noon. Starting at 11:00 a.m., Ed Saylor, a Doolittle...

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No. 279 Alki Lighthouse, West Seattle

Alki Lighthouse 3211 Point Pl SW, Seattle, WA 98116 MAP IT  First lit on June 1st, 1913 the Alki Lighthouse helped seamen find the southern entrance into the Seattle’s Elliot Bay replacing oil lamp signal that was previously used. It was one of 13 lighthouses on the Puget Sound.  The lighthouse had three Head Keepers from 1913 to 1970 when the last lighthouse keeper Albert G. Anderson retired. The United States Coast Guard took...

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No. 278 Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo 601 N. 59th St Seattle, WA 98103 Website:  http://www.zoo.org/ Established over 110 years ago the Woodland Park Zoo sprawls out over 92 acres in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood north of downtown Seattle. The zoo is open all year long except for christmas. Visiting hours depend on the season. When planning to visit the zoo ask the information desk about special events, exhibits and when feeding times are. Animals are more...

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