Is there anything fun to do in Tacoma? - The Stranger.

Lochaerie & Lake Quinault, at Into the Fray.

mirrormirror: Hot Date Seaplanes and Kayaks.

9811 15th Ave SW

via Seattle Street Food, Thai Food, Tacos, Hot Dogs: Chefs + Restaurants : gourmet.com.

West Seattle Blog… » West Seattle food news: The Swinery is open.

Ask Seattlest: Where can I Get a Good Waffle? - Seattlest.

Hot Dog Of The Week: Seattle Style | Serious Eats. With cream cheese? I didn't know.

I'm happy to let you all know that Kristen Rask (she who owns Schmancy and curates the annual Plush You! show) has a new book (it's a kit too) coming out in mid-September called Creature Crochet. To celebrate she is giving away a copy to one lucky reader. I got a look at the copy she brought to the summer UCU but, sadly, wasn't able to rip it own and play with the yarn inside.

To enter simply leave a comment with this post. If you want you can tell us the creature-centric crochet project you've ever taken on, or if you've never crocheted in your life. The Fine Print applies. I'll be closing comments and letting the random number generator choose a winner around 10 am on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, PST, so you've got a week to enter, good luck!

LocalHikes - Monte Cristo.

Good hikes around Seattle. | Ask Metafilter.

LocalHikes - Lake George.

Short Hiking Trips in Seattle area | Ask Metafilter.

Hike to Rattlesnake Ridge In Washington's Central Cascades.