The Maritime Town of Gig Harbor, Washington

For its sheltered bay, Gig Harbor became a sanctuary for early mariners of Puget Sound, and today it celebrates its maritime heritage, which is very much alive today. The setting of the protected harbor, the city streets

Larches Light Up the Kootenays of British Columbia

In the fall, the needles of larches change in color, magically transforming entire slopes in the western mountains into brilliant golden hues. Late last September, my wife, Ally, and I travelled to the Kootenays of southeastern British