TACOMA The sun never sets on the British Empire, the old saying went. But beyond its own shores and a few far-flung islands and garrisons, Britannia now rules squat.
Nevertheless, outposts of former British glory and enterprise still exist, one of them in our own back yard: Fort Nisqually. And on May 18, this replica of a British trading post nestled within a mossy forest at Point Defiance Park will flaunt its heritage.
As the fort does every year, it will celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday.
By Connie McDougall | May 9, 2002
Take a Walk
Location: Bellevue
Length: More than two miles of hiking trails, including a 9/10-mile gravel loop around the pastures. To reach the forest trails, head east from the parking lot over a small hill and cross a bridge.
Level of difficulty: Flat to gently sloping, paved and gravel trails around farm area; moderate-to-steep, dirt/bark hillside trails with boardwalks.
By Cathy McDonald | May 9, 2002
Asked about the extent of the Alderbrook resort renovation - scheduled to start Sept. 30 - new marketing director Gary Oliver quipped: "The view will remain."
By the look of the project's site plan, the view of Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains will be one of the key factors in the multimillion-dollar renovation that will transform the waterfront facility into a world-class conference center, spa, marina and resort in 2003.
By Jeff Larsen | May 9, 2002
