Short Trips
POULSBO -- If you're lucky enough to hit a clear day on your drive to Poulsbo, prepare to be dazzled as roadside trees give way to a stunning vista of Liberty Bay backed by snow-capped Olympics. It's like a little piece of Norway.
Early immigrants thought so, too, and turned this scenic settlement into an ethnic enclave where, for a while, the official language was Norwegian.
December 1, 2005
Short Trips
PORT TOWNSEND -- This charming, Victorian seaport is a day-tripper's paradise that extends far beyond Water Street's stylish boutiques and quaint architecture.
With the tourist season not yet in full roar, now's a good time to make like a local and explore beaches, diners and parks that are insider favorites.
For starters, stop by tiny Jefferson County International Airport, a one-strip airfield four miles south of Port Townsend, off state Route 19. Its Spruce Goose Cafe is renowned for great food and a front-row view of small plane comings and goings.
March 31, 2005
