Peamouth minnows (Mylocheilus caurinus) are a species of freshwater ray-finned fish from the family Cyprinidae—the carps and minnows—found in Western North America. The name minnow is a bit misleading. Most of us think of small minnow about 1-1/2 inches long. But the peamouth average a foot! While salmon don't … [Read more...] about When and where to watch the giant Peamouth minnow spawn
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Free and cheap Passover resources and ideas
Passover or Pesach is the first of the three major festivals in the Jewish calendar. (The other two are Shavu'ot and Sukkot). Passover occurs in spring and is followed seven weeks later by Shavu'ot. Sukkot occurs in autumn. Thanks to our sister site, NYC on the Cheap for many of the … [Read more...] about Free and cheap Passover resources and ideas
Kids can Try Hockey Free in the Puget Sound region
USA Hockey provides the foundation for the sport of ice hockey in America, helping young people become leaders—even Olympic heroes—while promoting a lifelong love of the sport. USA Hockey’s primary emphasis is on the support and development of grassroots hockey programs that provide opportunities for players of all … [Read more...] about Kids can Try Hockey Free in the Puget Sound region
Great Blue Herons in the Puget Sound region
In the Puget Sound region, the Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) represents the natural heritage, interconnectedness, and ecological richness of the greater Salish Sea (which includes Puget Sound and the Straits of Georgia and Juan de Fuca). Our heron population is part of an intricate ecosystem that includes the … [Read more...] about Great Blue Herons in the Puget Sound region
Ballard Jazz Festival
Ballard Jazz Festival (BJF) is held in the quaint-cum-trendy Seattle neighborhood along Salmon Bay. It is one of the Northwest's newer cultural events However, BJF has quickly established itself as a major addition to the Seattle music scene. It is a worthy destination, whether you live south of the … [Read more...] about Ballard Jazz Festival
