Book Lists Dog-Friendly Places To Stay
It’s tough to leave Bowser behind when you go on vacation. Increasingly, though, inns and hotels are willing to take dog with owner. A new guidebook will tell you which hotels and B&Bs in California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia will welcome your pooch.
The book is part of the “On the Road Again With Man’s Best Friend” series by Dawn and Robert Habgood. Lodgings that are reviewed range from the Columbia Gorge Hotel near Hood River, Ore., to the Alexis in Seattle. While the book’s content hugs the coast, a listing in the back - The Best of the Rest - covers the three states and the province more thoroughly. The book is $19.95 (ISBN: 0-933603-04-5); for information about guides to the other regions, call (800) 93-DAWBERT.
All aboard
Now University of Washington football fans can cruise to Husky Stadium for the big game.
The Cruise to the Stadium Package includes brunch before the game at the Yarrow Bay Grill and a boat ride to and from the game aboard the yacht Champagne Lady.
Brunch starts at 9 a.m., boarding is at 10:30 and the boat sails promptly at 11 a.m. The yacht sails on Oct. 4 to the UW-Arizona State game, Nov. 1 to the UW-USC game, Nov. 8 to the UW-Oregon game, and Nov. 22 to the Apple Cup between UW and WSU.
The package is $49; for reservations call (425) 889-7497.
Looking inland
And while we’re talking guidebooks, the one of the new books in Moon Travel Handbook series is just out, the “Idaho Handbook” by Don Root ($18.95/ISBN: 1-566901-088-9). It’s actually the third edition of the book, and includes new information on recreating in Idaho - skiing, whitewater rafting, climbing and mountain biking.
We’ve used the “Alberta Handbook” ($17.95) and found it both accurate and useful (the second edition of that book is now available).
And, for those Yellowstone-bound travelers, the third edition of the “Wyoming Handbook” ($17.95) also is just out.
Add miles while you sleep
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines have added new partners to their frequent-flier plans.
Cavanaugh’s Hotels is now associated with Alaska Airlines’ frequent-flier program, Mileage Plan, (800) 426-0333.
Members earn 500 miles for each stay at a Cavanaugh’s Hotel in Washington and Montana. Flights are not required for miles. In addition to miles, guests can earn points in the Cavanaugh’s Hotel frequent-traveler program. Reservations: (800) 325-4000.
Mountain tunes
Seldom have we associated the Rocky Mountains with jazz, but, really, it seems like a natural paring. The folks in Kalispell, Mont., think so, too.
The Glacier Jazz Stampede will be staged Oct. 9-12 and the four-day bash includes music ranging from Dixieland, rag and swing to zydeco and Latin-tinged tunes.
For ticket and scheduling info call Karla West at (406) 862-3814.
Those heading to Montana a little early can sign up for the Montana Mushrooms workshop at the Glacier Institute, Oct. 3-5.
Participants will learn about the fungi of Montana and then head to the woods armed with skillet and butter to gather and sample some of the fall mushrooms - all under the tutelage of an expert, of course.
For information: (406) 755-1211.
And, before you go, check out Travel Montana’s new Autumn Splendor Web page at http://travel.mt.gov.
Going bump in the night
The Pacific Science Center in Seattle is turning it’s sights on creatures of the night this fall. The new exhibit - “Bats: Masters of the Night” - opens Sept. 27.
Admission to the Science Center is $7.50, $5.50 for kids 6-13 and seniors, $3.50 for those age 2-5.
The Pacific Science Center is located adjacent to the Space Needle at Seattle Center. For info: (206) 443-2001 or on the Web at www.pacsci.org.
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