Part 2 of our interview with Arlington, WA locals Dustin and Jem, aka our daughter and son-in-law!

In which Jeff and Louise continue their adventures in Wilbur, Washington.

Links

• Thai Thai Cafe
• Banyan Tree (Kent Station WA Thai)
• COA Eatery and Tequileria
• LaConner Tourism Website
• Purl Diver
• Snohomish Pie Company
• Downtown Snohomish Tourism
• Grilla Bites
• Quilting Mayhem
• Oso Memorial
• Centennial Trail

In which Jeff and Louise interview their daughter and son-in-law about Arlington, WA (and environs!).

In which Jeff and Louise return to (one of) their previous homeland - the greater Seattle area - and visit with family, have TONS of amazing food, and do not once set foot anywhere near Pike Place or the Space Needle!

LINKS

• Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
• Leavenworth, WA
• Bamboo Sushi
• Snohomish Valley Golf Center
• PCC
• Yarn Outfitter
• Vivace
• Wild Fibers
• Calico Creations Fabric
• Skagit Valley Coop
• Double Barrel BBQ
• Arlington Hardware
• La Mas Fregona
• Gyro Stop
• Bahama Breeze
• Carpinito Brothers
• East India Grill

In which Jeff and Louise explore the town with less to do than Sleeping Buffalo, but visit the tremendous Grand Coulee Dam (seriously - check it out, it's fantastic!)

Update: We did, in fact, make it to the anthropomorphic Billy Burger. It was, like all the well-rated restaurants in small out-of-the-way places so far, mediocre. Better to stop here than a chain if you're on the road, but not a destination spot - Guy Fieri will not likely darken their door.

Links:

• Goose Creek RV Park
• Grand Coulee Dam
• Dry Falls State Park
• Stitch!
• Billy Burger Yelp Page (they have no internet presence)

In which Jeff and Louise visit Glacier National Park and explore area around it.

LINKS

• Glacier National Park
• Columbia Falls RV Camp and Cabins
• North Fork Pizza
• Buffalo Cafe
• Quilt Kits to Go
• Old Sun Knits
• Polka Dot Sheep
• Glacier Quilts
• Quilt Gallery
• Camas Creek Cottage
• Flathead Lake

In which Jeff and Louise soak in a hot springs and have a terrible breakfast.

LINKS

Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs and Resort

In which Jeff and Louise discover the best air museum yet, the worst water EVER, and make a surprising purchase.

LINKS

• Roughrider Resort
• Badlands Bar and Grill
• KFYR story on how awful Minot water is
• Dakota Territory Air Museum
• Eide Ford
• Eat Thai Cafe
• Scandinavian Heritage Park

In which Jeff and Louise visit the surprisingly cosmopolitan town of Grand Forks, ND and dine at the best hot dog shop/comic book/book store in the country!

LINKS

• Red River Recreation Area
• East Grand Forks City Hall pic
• Dog Mahal Hot Dogs/Records/Comics
• The Greatest Store EVER (non-grocery division) - MENARDS!
• Tea and Crepe Thai Ice Cream

In which Jeff and Louise spend not enough time in Duluth MN, visit the Maritime Museum and wish they could visit Bob Dylan's childhood home!

Links:

• Canal Park Website
• Northern Waters Smokehaus
• Lake Superior Marine Museum
• Split Rock Lighthouse State Park