While vacationing in Maui, we decided to take a late drive around the island. We wish we could say it was a pleasant trip, but we weren't use to the windy and narrow roads. But it was an experience, nonetheless. Maui: https://www.mauicounty.gov/ Website: www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Our Sister-Sites: www.guessforcoffee.com www.meet-the-vendors.com Video Editing Services: contact@allnetvideoproduction.com

Here's more footage of our first visit to Cannon Beach on a very windy day.

Meet John Whitehead, a longtime photographer who we met while visiting the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, WA. He's been taking photographs since the 60's and even developed his own film back then. You can check him out at his Flickr page at the link below. John Whitehead at Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jirvingw You can also find us at: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

Here's a few video clips during one of our many visits to the Pike Place Market.

This & That Northwest Goes to New Mexico Series Join us as National Park Guide, Len Scheel, gives us a history behind the Bandalier National Monument.

Welcome to This & That Northwest Goes to Arizona series. We decided to visit the Boyce Arboretum in Superior, Arizona. Soon after we arrived, we met Rich, a Boyce Arboretum guide. He was gracious enough to stand in the Arizona heat while he gave us a history lesson of Picket Fence, Boyce Arboretum, and even a little about himself. Stay connected by Subscribing to our channel! You can also connect with us at: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

We watched the osprey hovering over the lake, looking for prey. We actually videotaped one making a dive and actually catch a fish---they make an alarming thud sound as they hit the water. We also saw a rabbit grazing away, but we guess the Osprey didn't see it, or they don't prey on rabbits.

Lots of communities have their own garden where the locals can grow food and plants. It helps enhance the aesthetics of a community as well as bring the community closer together. It's open to the public who wish to purchase from the garden.

We spent the nice sunny day at Chambers Bay in Tacoma, WA, then up to the Edmond's Farmers Market up north. You can also find us on: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest Sister-sites: Meet the Vendors: https://www.meet-the-vendors.com Guess for Coffee: https://www.guessforcoffee.com Video Production: https://www.facebook.com/allnetvideoproduction

It was one of those cold yet sunny days in the Pacific Northwest, and we decided to walk around Marymoore Park in Redmond, WA.

This was our first time at the conservatory located in Tacoma, WA. Not too big of an area but lots of neat flowers and fish to be seen.

Here's our DJI drone back in the air. This time we're at Gasworks Park in Seattle.

I guess this is what you can expect when you take vacation in the winter. :) Nonetheless, it was our first time there and we still enjoyed the scenery: rain, wind, and all.

Join us as we share a few clips of our roadtrip to the Coulee Dam. They normally don't release the water during the summer since there's little rain and snow in the mountains, but there were other photo opportunities along the way, as well as a neat exhibit at the Information Center. You can also connect with us at: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

Here's video #2 of one of our many visits to Pike Place Market.

This and That Northwest goes to New Mexico Series We drove up to Santa Fe from Albuquerque, and once there, we could tell it was a place we would enjoy - from the many historic churches to the variety of shops and restaurants. One of the historic churches we visited was Our Lady of Guadalupe. That's where we met Gayle Delgado, a shop attendant. She spent some time with us and shared the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe. You can also find us at: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

Here's a short clip of Snoqualmie Falls back in 2015. We were in the middle of the rainy season out in the Pacific Northwest, so it was a pretty good flow down the falls. We added a little slo-mo for a more dramatic touch. :) You can also find us at: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

Here's the second part of our discussion with Rich Adams, a tour guide at the Arboretum. He gave a brief history of Picket Post Mountain which lies just West of the Arboretum in Part 1, he now tells us more about the Boyce Thompson Arboretum itself. You can also find us on: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

Here we are at Seaside, Oregon, enjoying the sunset along the beach. Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to be notified of future videos. You can also find us on: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

Here's Marymere Falls in the Olympic State Park, just off Highway 101. It's only a short hike from the parking lot to get there. Here's just a short clip of the Fall. Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to be notified of future videos. You can also find us on: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

We finally made it to Seaside, Oregon. The Pacific Northwest weather cooperated on this day, so we took out the DJI 4 Pro drone to get an aerial view of the beach front. Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to be notified of future videos. You can also find us on: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

Welcome to more Pacific Northwest Scenery. We have a little bit of everything here as we visit the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island, the University of Washington, the Tulip Festival in Mount Vernon, Lopez Island, Port Townsend, Stanwood and a few more other places. Stay connected to This and That Northwest by subscribing to our channel! You can also connect with us at: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest

It was the usual cold day in Seattle, but it didn't stop a few brave souls from visiting the beach. You can also find us on: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

We had a little more time to spend at Alki Beach the next day. We stopped to "smell the roses", observe the simple things; grass being watered on a hot day, a small docked boat swaying in the water, bikes parked in the sun waiting to be rented; the usual boats, kayaks and ferries going by, a dog and his owner running along the low tide beach, a gentleman using his metal detector to find lost treasures and lastly, tugboats doing their thing. It was another relaxing day at Alki Beach. You can also connect with us at: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

Though we'd prefer a nice sunny day at the beach, we thought we'd experience the day as it was: cold,rainy, and windy. So there we were, making a stop at Ecola Beach during our roadtrip along Highway 101. Needless to say, we got drenched. Lucky our gear is waterproof- at least we hope so. We love getting scenic shots no matter what the weather, so it was quite the challenge to keep the camera still. Here's a short video of our experience for the next 40 minutes, before we headed back to the car. :) Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to be notified of future videos. You can also find us on: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest/

While visiting the San Jose Mission in San Antonio, TX, we stumbled upon a Quinceanera photo shoot. The young lady was celebrating her 15th birthday ---- considered a passage into womanhood in her culture. Thanks to the photographer for letting us join them for a few minutes. Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest Instagram: @thisandthatnorthwest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisandThatNorthwest Our Sister-Sites: www.guessforcoffee.com www.meet-the-vendors.com Video Editing Services: contact@allnetvideoproduction.com

During our trip to Texas, as we were leaving the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, we noticed a couple of huge bulls. We safely pulled over to take a few video clips. They were quite amazing, the horns probably spanned around 15ft from end to end. Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest Instagram: @thisandthatnorthwest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisandThatNorthwest Our Sister-Sites: www.guessforcoffee.com www.meet-the-vendors.com Video Editing Services: contact@allnetvideoproduction.com

While visiting Santa Fe, the San Miguel Mission was one of the churches we visited. Docent Ed Nazzaro, gives us a history lesson of this church.

While visiting New Mexico, walking around Santa Fe, we ran into a group of kids, from the New Mexico School for the Arts, rehearsing for one of their plays. We had the opportunity to chat with a few of the kids and their instructor.

It was one of those combination days of rain and sun when we decided to visit Snoqualmie Falls. You can also find us on: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisandthatnorthwest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest Sister-sites: Meet the Vendors: https://www.meet-the-vendors.com Guess for Coffee: https://www.guessforcoffee.com Video Production: https://www.facebook.com/allnetvideoproduction

The Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife Refuge is the largest estuary/wildlife refuge in Washington State. It's a great place to visit when you're coming thru Olympia on your way to Seattle or heading south. There's a 5 mile total round trip on a boardwalk if you're in the mood for an easy and relaxing hike. Here's a few video clips and pics of our visits over the last few years.