The train is a journey, a romantic way to travel. To see the West Coast, and all its beauty unravel. The train is a memory, that should be experienced once. Even if you live at home, and don’t have to take the chance. The train stops at universities, where students can board. And travel home for the break, with memories to be stored.
insights into the design and safety considerations of modern yachts, exemplified by the superyacht Bayesian. highlights how traditional sailing technologies, such as masts and keels, continue to influence contemporary yacht design. The discussion includes Bayesian’s specifications, stability measures like the Angle of Vanishing Stability, and features like the dinghy garage, which may impact flooding risks. Such details are crucial for boat designers focused on integrating historical sailing principles with modern innovations to enhance performance, safety, and luxury in yacht construction. This blend of old and new technologies is essential for advancing yacht design in today’s market.
From Panama’s tropics to Seattle’s bay, Two locks stand proud, in their own unique way. One spans oceans, a global trade key, The other links lakes to the Pacific’s spree.
Panama’s grandeur, a feat of its time, Gatun and Miraflores, engineering sublime. A pathway for giants, through jungle and heat, Connecting two worlds where oceans meet.
Ballard’s charm lies in a smaller scale, Freshwater to salt, boats set their sail. Fish ladders climb as salmon persist, Nature and man in a delicate tryst.
Both locks rely on gravity’s might, Raising and lowering vessels in flight. Water flows forth from reservoirs vast, A testament to progress that continues to last.
The 1924 World Flight, also known as the First Aerial Circumnavigation of the Globe, was a pioneering aviation endeavor undertaken by the United States Army Air Service. The flight began and ended in Seattle, Washington, with four Douglas World Cruiser biplanes sponsored by different American cities. Here are the details for each plane and its…
The Cascade Loop has become somewhat of a traffic boondoggle since the pandemic. It is perhaps more rewarding to venture off this path, going beyond Washington States Ultimate Road Trip to State Route 21. To travel from Seattle to State Route 21 using the Stevens Pass Greenway portion of the Cascade Loop, you would pass…
The Washington State Ferries (WSF) system began operations on June 1, 1951. Before the state’s involvement, ferry services in the region were primarily managed by private companies, notably the Puget Sound Navigation Company (PSNC), also known as the Black Ball Line, led by Captain Alexander Peabody. The state took over the ferry operations due to…
Washington State is considered the best state economy in the USA for several reasons, as highlighted by a WalletHub report. The state excels in various economic indicators, including GDP change, exports per capita, and the share of jobs in high-tech industries and STEM fields. Washington ranks first overall in economic performance, second in economic activity…
rolling, roaring pouring plunging, tumbling rumbling crashing, gushing, rushing sparkling breathtaking twirling swirling whirling ebb ripple eddy ruffle backwater misting soaking splashing current Just 30 miles east of Seattle sits a little hamlet surrounded by mountains, tall Douglas Fir, and raging rivers. Fans of the 1980s cult classic “Twin Peaks” know all about North Bend and Snoqualmie, two…
The development of the Salish Sea was influenced by Chinese labor, particularly during the Exclusion Era from 1882 to 1943. Chinese laborers, including those brought by Chinese labor bosses, played a significant role in the development of the region, particularly in industries such as fishing and canneries1. Chinese settlers arrived in the 1850s and were…
A Macgregor 26X sailboat, launched in late October, Cruising the lake, a journey to remember. Freedom not available to the mansion bound. A chance to escape, to be unbound. The Macgregor 26X sailboat, a beauty to behold, A trailerable sailer, a story to be told. Introduced in 1995, a design so fine, Lets toast her builder With Washington beer and wine.