About Us
AboutheWOW Tours & Excursions was formed out of the passion of Edith and Randy Farrell. Outdoor recreation and showing the beauty spots to capture the WOW moments has been something we have always desired to share with others. We love offering tours for those wanting to relax and have that local WOW and knowledge of the area you are visiting. Whether its history of the area, photography, clean fresh air moments, or those fond memories we have the tour for you.
Edith Farrell-Owner, Lead Photographer, Driver/Guide
A photographer and hiker for over 30 years across the United States. The creator of the Recreational Trading Cards (waterproof hiking cards for identification of trails, places, waterfalls, mountains, wildflowers and more. They are available at www.abouthewow.com for purchase. President of the Mountain Loop Tourism Bureau in Snohomish County, Washington for the last 10 years.
Edith’s experience in the outdoor recreation world has given her the opportunity to give educational classes on "Learning the Trails of the Mountain Loop" through the City of Arlington and the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest-Gold Basin Program, and Sno-Isle Library in Granite Falls. It has long been her passion the share with others the passion for the outdoors.
An avid photographer specializing in nature studies, Edith’s work has been admired and enjoyed under the auspices of Sunset Magazine, Photographers Workshop and Redbbubble.com.
She also has done weddings and candid portraits providing onsite photography for events and conferences.
Contact Edith at Edith@AboutheWoW.com
Randal Farrell-Owner, Driver/Guide
Randal has been in the audio/visual industry since 1973, when he responded to the call of the muse—and functioned as lighting designer—at the Honolulu Community Theater. While serving in the United States Army in Europe he acted as technical director for The Kelly Players theatrical group, performing at NCOIC clubs throughout Southern Germany. His technical expertise expanded when he returned stateside in 1980, working in nightclubs and dinner theaters in Waikiki. During this same time Randy gained further experience in the fields of audio, special effects, multi-image, video projection, computer interfacing, project management, and technical support services, before moving his family to the mainland in 1989.
Randy began developing customized software for project management services while working in the major events department with one of the country’s leading audio/visual companies. His own enterprise, CRI Project Management, Inc., was created in 1993 with a primary goal of designing and developing state of the art software to support production companies, technical directors, meeting planners, and corporate events. In 1998 Randal was appointed systems integration director for creative technology, tasked with evaluating asset management software and choosing single-source solutions for a number of national corporations.
Randy’s desire for professional growth led him to master the skills of freelance graphics operator, video projectionist, and project manager, and he employed these talents at events throughout the Pacific Northwest, West Coast, and Hawaii. In 2007 Randy took on the national sales executive position for Audio Visual Factory based out of the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. During his tenure with AVF, he has developed and assisted in producing events with the UW Office of Ceremonies, UW Medical Advancement, and many other prestigious clients. Randy is currently focused on blending profession and passion to deliver an experience of incredible “WoW” for every individual he encounters.
Contact Randy at Randy@AboutheWoW.com