One Day Cruise

Did you know that you can get a one-night cruise from Seattle to Vancouver for just $50? Check out Norwegian cruiselines at the start and end of each season (September and April) to get in on these repositioning cruises. Its a great way to celebrate a special day. The challenge is to visit all 15 restaurants in just 20 hours on board!

Puyallup Powwow

Chief Leschi school offers a great powwow one Saturday night a month. This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a new tradition.

New Zoo Revue

Have you discovered the Cougar Mountain Zoo yet? This gem is located off of I-90 just before you get into Issaquah. We spent a rainy Sunday there feeding the animals zoo-approved apples, oohing and ahhing about the bengal tiger cubs, and chatting with the friendly zoo staff. Visit www.cougarmountainzoo.com for more info. This is a new favorite!

Just because school started doesn't mean its too late to get to the zoo. Point Defiance now has lemurs, budgies and meercats in addition to the sharks, tigers and elephants. Explore the wild side!

Kelly's Custom Framing Company & Gallery
113 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403-2631
(253) 627-2235
Stop by Kelly's for an afternoon of good conversation, a tour of a gallery filled with local masterpieces and great prices on framing. Kelly's wife owns the tea shop that is connected to his frame shop. Throw in a visit to the retro Ranko's Drugs on the same block and you have had some fun!

3 Art Shows by Local Artists

While you are in downtown Puyallup, don't forget to visit the three free galleries which feature local artists: City Hall; the Premiere Gallery in the Activity Center (just off Pioneer, behind Forza coffee); and the Chamber office at 323 N. Meridian. Also, Puyallup Custom Art and Frame on Meridian features the vibrant works of our own Jake Hose (pictured).

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Happy Puget Sound Travels!

Tenino: Wine Festival This Weekend

My dad tells me that 10-9-0 was the name of the train that ran this route so, of course, they named the town Tenino (pronounced 10-9-0). Whether or not you believe that tale, consider visiting Tenino this weekend for the art and music festival. There is a small but good quality farmers market in town that runs Saturday until 3:00pm. If you are looking for the best $1 hotdog ever, stop by Ed's Sunset Grill on the south end of town. The bun is grilled and the $1 includes saurerkraut and onions. Yum!