Category: Snohomish County
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Historic building at 1611 Everett Avenue, Everett
There’s something about that old brick building with the racing sign in front. It looks vacant but maybe at night it comes alive with gambling? It was once a casino but that went bust. The sign remains at the front entrance making an iconic building look more mysterious. Graffiti art at the rear. The side…
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Up the Sammamish River without a paddle
That’s right. Up the Sammamish without a paddle. Who needs a paddle anyway when you’re walking on foot? Many of us have a favorite walk or place to jog. This little two mile jaunt has become my favorite. Good cardio and pleasant surroundings. It runs from downtown Bothell to the edge of a city called…
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Qwuloolt Estuary in Marysville
These photos are from Harborview Park overlooking the Qwuloolt Estuary. The estuary is adjacent to the Ebey Slough in Marysville. While the sun set the water reflected the evening sky. Birds chirped in the trees. The estuary is a restoration project in the works. It’s waters and wetlands are protected, someday to return as part…
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Camano Island for the landlubber
We came for the water – blue, rolling white caps, skiffs plying Skagit Bay, and a distant dreamy view of the Olympic Mountains. It all comes with the territory here on Camano Island. Touching the water is not necessary to enjoy this multi-faceted island getaway. What makes Camano Island so inviting is its close proximity to…
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The last hike – Mt. Pilchuck
If you remember I was writing hike reviews for North End Metro. My last submission was a hike up Mt. Pilchuck. Not sure if they published it. I got busy with inspections and they quit asking for more reviews. I think as they grew to be a trendy magazine the trail review didn’t fit in.…
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HIBULB LOOKOUT
With time between appointments I happened upon Hibulb Lookout in Everett. This is a spot that overlooks the mouth of the Snohomish River. With just 2.25 acres, the layout is simple. Vehicles park facing northwest with a clear view of the water below. Land forms and water channels appear in every direction. In the distance…
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THE BRIDGE AT BOTHELL LANDING
Dear Mama, Do you remember the light post made of wood that was in front of our house? Do you remember I wrote a poem about it and how they replaced it with a new modern light pole. The old pole stood for years and now its removed and thrown away. You really liked that…
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A LOOK AT THE OLD WAYNE GOLF COURSE
Park at the old club house and make your way down to the Sammamish River via gravel trail. There’s a bridge over the calm waters with plenty of room to wander off trail. It’s quiet and pastural. The City of Bothell purchased the property in 2017. In total there are 89 acres of which 68…
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LAKE ROESIGER IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY
Short visit to Lake Roesiger (pronounced rose-siger) in Snohomish County. Named after Richard Roesiger, an early settler who kept a diary for 30 years and held over 100 acres in the area. His homestead is now a county park located on the east side of the lake. Humble houses with docks and boathouses ring the lake.…
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Macomber Farms meat for sale at the Arlington Farmers Market 2022
The Arlington Famers Market is back and open for business as of May 2022. Come out and support the local artists and entrepreneurs like Angelina Monary, creator of scented bath bombs and soaps. She runs Mount Kindle, a name that has nothing to do with the e-book reader. Ask her and she’ll tell you the…
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Boxcar Park on Everett’s waterfront
Not familiar with Everett’s waterfront? Input the coordinates below and discover an inviting 2-acre park right at water’s edge. Flat and very square the park is rather stark. However it’s location adjacent to the water and its isolation make it a perfect secret getaway. I find out later the park has been around for quite…