Islander Nick Forsgaard, 18, eats lunch in the shade at Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island last Wednesday.
Lunch in the park

A canoe journey to the 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot and a vintage SUV road trip from Spokane explore Washington state in all directions.
From Washington gray wolves to the woman who tried to assassinate a U.S. President, these Washington docs are must-sees.
Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.