On tour with: Rita Wong Copy Editor The Seattle Times Destination: See the Salmon Transportation: You'll need a taxi or a rental car. Distance: It's about a seven-mile drive northwest of downtown Seattle. Take Elliott Avenue to 15th NW, go past Fisherman's terminal across the ship canal to Ballard. Left on NW Market and you'll see signs for the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks on your left. Cost: Admission is free. More information: 206-783-7059 The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, also known as the Ballard locks, link the saltwater of Puget Sound with the fresh waters of Lake Union and Lake Washington. While you're there, don't miss the beautiful botanical garden and be sure to find the fish ladders where you can view salmon from an underwater viewing room. ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION SEATTLE CHAPTER P.O. Box 9698, Seattle, WA 98109 Since 1985, Seattle's AAJA has provided scholarships for students, professional development for journalists and service to the community in the Pacific Northwest. Best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer. Hyperlinks do not constitute an endorsement of a company, organization, product or opinion, nor do they represent a guarantee the content contains accurate information.