2012 on Alaska Girl at Heart

Pam and Sharon After Zip Lining

This year was a mixed back of highs and low.  It was a great year of growth for my blog and I enjoyed a lots of amazing adventures.  But, it was also marked with some down points.  Over-all I’d give Continue reading 2012 on Alaska Girl at Heart

There is more to Portland, Oregon than Roses

Pioneer Courthouse in Downtown Portland

Portland, Oregon’s nickname is “The City of Roses”, but there is so much more than just roses in Portland.  During my recent trip the roses were not in bloom yet, but I did make the obligatory trip to the International Continue reading There is more to Portland, Oregon than Roses

The Sights, Smells, Sounds, Tastes, and People of the Portland Saturday Market

Tulips at Portland Saturday Market

Located at 108 W Burnside, Portland Saturday Market was a must experience event.  I remembered visiting the market in 1998, when I moved to Washington State.  This past weekend, nearly 14 years later, marked my second visit.  One thing was Continue reading The Sights, Smells, Sounds, Tastes, and People of the Portland Saturday Market

January 2012 Adventure of the Month

When I decided to take on ‘Adventure of the Month’ for 2012, I wanted to prove to myself and to others that you don’t have to spend a lot of money and travel long distances for adventure.  I’m like everyone Continue reading January 2012 Adventure of the Month

Seattle Aquarium and Pike’s Place Market

The third day of ‘Tour Seattle’ is now complete and as expected it didn’t go as expected, but we still had fun through the teeth-chattering cold.  The initial plan was the Seattle Aquarium and a one-hour Harbor Cruise.  I sure Continue reading Seattle Aquarium and Pike’s Place Market

EMP, Pacific Science Center, Space Needle

Day two of ‘Tour Seattle’ was a winter wonderland and included the Experience Music Project, the Space Needle, and the Pacific Science Center.  All three places were threatening to close early due to the weather.  I’m so glad they all Continue reading EMP, Pacific Science Center, Space Needle

Museum of Flight

Today was day one of ‘Tour Seattle’ and it included a visit to the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field.  I’ll admit this was not on my bucket list, and even after going there it didn’t get added.  The quality Continue reading Museum of Flight