Washington State

I've compiled a list of links of interest to Washington State residents and visitors. Everything from the proposed giant Soap Lake lava lamp to the state's own bridal magazine.

Apr 25, 2005 - Jerri Brooker

The Seattle Art Museum is actually three museums in one: the downtown museum, one yet to be built on the Seattle waterfront and one on Capitol Hill.

Apr 19, 2005 - Jerri Brooker

Seniors are never at a loss in Washington State when looking for information or activities.

Apr 4, 2005 - Jerri Brooker

Poetry was alive and well at the University District Blue Moon Tavern, Seattle, WA, in the 50's and 60's. It's still in business today.

Mar 21, 2005 - Jerri Brooker

Get your taste buds in gear for two of the best food and wine festivals in the west: Seattle's "Taste Washington" and Spokane's "Premier Wine and Food Event."

Mar 7, 2005 - Jerri Brooker

Looking for a college or university in Washington State? This is the place to start.

Feb 21, 2005 - Jerri Brooker

May Arkwright Hutton was a charitable person who went the extra step to help women and children. She became cupid!

Feb 7, 2005 - Jerri Brooker

Take a stroll on the Seattle waterfront and have the time of your life.

Jan 24, 2005 - Jerri Brooker

Stressed? Visit Washington State and watch your cares disappear.

Jan 10, 2005 - Jerri Brooker

Take a trek back to 2004 and visit Washington State places.

Jan 4, 2005 - Jerri Brooker

A Sunday morning newspaper and an old picture set me to wondering about Paha, Washington.

Dec 27, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Looking to get a Christmas tree in Washington State? Find out where to cut one in Washington's forests or get a u-cut or pre-cut tree at the many tree farms around the state.

Dec 13, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

There are a lot of enticing "Made in Washington" gifts if you're into shopping regional online. Get a Seattle Mariners wagon for your kid or a wrought iron fish-shaped wine holder for that special someone. There are lots of holiday shopping possibilities at these Washington stores.

Nov 29, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Thanksgiving is a day of love and laughter with a lot of memories thrown in. How do you spend your Thanksgiving? What about leftovers? Here's a recipe for Turkey Curry.

Nov 10, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Kalaloch is a beautiful ocean beach on Highway 101 on the Washington coast. The area is remote, but sports a lodge and quite a large campground.

Oct 29, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Experience Washington aboard a gourmet dinner train that departs Renton for Woodinville and the Columbia Winery. Great food, superb wines and mixed drinks await your taste senses as you view spectacular Washington scenery.

Oct 22, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

The Timber Museum in Forks is a fitting tribute to the logging industry in the region. As I step inside I can feel all the spirits of what has happened in the region due to the spotted owl issue.

Oct 10, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Fall is my second favorite season, behind spring. As I enjoy the season I bake. Here's my recipe for Chocolate Waffle Cookies.

Sep 26, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Quinault is a small community bordering Lake Quinault on the South Shore Road off Highway 101. Talk with folks there and you will feel like a local in short order. This area is home to the Quinault Rain Forest, the Lake Quinault Lodge, the Quinault Rain Forest Resort Village and other enticing destination perks.

Sep 16, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

This concludes a three part series of travelogues in southeast Washington through Dayton and Waitsburg, Dixie and on to our destination city, Walla Walla.

Sep 2, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

This is a second in a travel series through southeast Washington through LaCross, Hooper, Washtucna, Palouse Falls and Starbuck.

Aug 19, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Road trip from Spokane to Walla Walla. This is the first part of the trip through Spangle, Plaza, Rosalia, Thornton, Steptoe Butte, Steptoe, Colfax and Dusty.

Aug 5, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

The San Juan Islands are a beautiful treat for Washingtonians and visitors alike. This breathtaking archipelago famous for Orca whales and other sea life attracts visitors worldwide for its beauty and individuality.

Jul 22, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Moby Dick Hotel and Oyster Farm is a quaint Bed&Breakfast and gourmet restaurant at Nahcotta, Washington, on the east side of the Long Beach Peninsula fronting Willipa Bay

Jul 8, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

There are a lot of little communities in the area around the northern Columbia River in northeast Washington. I took a little drive to visit some of them and see area new to me. Some local history flavored the ride.

Jun 27, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Washington State boasts two dozen scenic byways for your enjoyment. From 12 miles to 572 miles long and all distances in-between, there's a lot to enjoy on Washington's roadways. The sea, mountains, forests, cities, farmlands, canyons, a volcanic site and mountain passes are some of the sights that make up this great state.

Jun 10, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

We recently attended a big bands dance in Spokane. The surprise? It was put on by Mead Middle School bands.

Jun 3, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Washington State has been the backdrop for a number of movies from 1897, Loading Baggage for Klondike, until today. Want more information? Take a peek.

May 27, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Port Angeles is one of Washington's prettiest cities. It fronts the Strait of Juan de Fuca and sits across from Victoria, BC, Canada.

May 13, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Riverside State Park northwest of Spokane is a wealth of fun for the outdoors lover. Camping, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, walking - there's a bit of something for everyone.

Apr 22, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Washington is a beautiful state with varied terrain available to the many hikers, bikers, swimmers, horseback riders and others to enjoy. Start here for some great links on where to "walk Washington."

Apr 1, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

The Rain Forest Resort Village is on the south shore of Lake Quinault in the midst of the Quinault Rainforest. Join Dave Morrison of the Village as he introduces us to the area.

Mar 11, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Washington State is joining the nation in celebration of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. If you'd like more information on what's going on in our state, get it here.

Mar 4, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Olympia's capitol building is in the middle of extensive repairs. The 1928 beauty is being redone to accommodate today's needs, to fix ailing parts and to repair damage caused by the 2001 earthquake.

Feb 19, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Dr. Nettie J. Craig Asberry, Tacoma Champion of Civil Rights, was possibly the first black woman to earn a doctorate in 1883.

Feb 8, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Two mountain ski areas, Hurricane Ridge (west) and Mt. Spokane (east), are great places for snow fun. Add two Deer Parks and Obstruction Point in Washington State to the mix. You'll also find links to Washington State ski areas.

Feb 1, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

She's not a native, but she assumes the position and does a great job of portraying the curious sights in Washington State. Harriet Baskas is her name and she's written quite a book about our state.

Jan 22, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Internet business in Washington State is alive and well.

Jan 8, 2004 - Jerri Brooker

Spokane is the largest city in eastern Washington. A big city with a small-town feel, defined by seasons and set in beautiful pine forests, lakes, farmlands and a beautiful metropolitan valley.

Dec 23, 2003 - Jerri Brooker

Trees and I are a twosome. I can't imagine life in Washington without a love of forests.

Jan 2, 2003 - Jerri Brooker

Colville is an artsy, craftsy, rural farming and logging town in northeast Washington with a community spirit that soars.

Dec 4, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Have you been to the Gorge at George? It's an experience for the concertgoer or the tourist wanting to see some beautiful scenery.

Nov 4, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Green Bluff farming community is an oasis of goodness full of experiences.

Oct 21, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Every holiday season I love to take you to new shopping experiences with Washington State businesses. Enjoy holiday shopping, 2002.

Oct 4, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Where can you go to see petrified ginkgo wood? Only four places on this earth, including Washington State.

Sep 4, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

The Nisqually Wildlife Refuge is one of my favorite places to escape the madding crowd. Come along with me as I walk the beautiful riparian forest.

Aug 4, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Washington State has been and always will be my passion. Visit this site and see what it's all about.

May 28, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

The Press Expedition, 1889-90, was the first exploration of the Olympic Mountains - it began in the dead of winter.

May 28, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

A peek into an 1889 expedition of the Olympic Mountains and a modern day trek of the same. The Press Expedition revisited.

May 14, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Everytime I head east of the mountains I see new sights. This time I'm in northeast Washington checking out a couple of lakes.

Apr 30, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Join me as I visit the renowned Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, The exclusive Herbfarm Restaurant and the delightful Redhook Ale Brewery - all in Woodinville, Washington.

Apr 16, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is one of the largest community events in Washington. This event unites all the surrounding communities amidst fields of tulips and daffodils.

Apr 2, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Procession of the Species is a wonderful look at art, dance and music as people "prance, slither and fly" through the streets of Olympia, Washington, on April 20, 2002. This is not any ordinary parade.

Mar 24, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Contemplating a garden in different parts of the state, then viewing a new book.

Mar 19, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

The late Betty MacDonald, author of The Egg and I, was a Washington State writer.

Mar 5, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

The Hoh Rain Forest, the only temperate coniferous rainforest in the world, and the Quinault Rain Forest, less known, are two wonders of northwest Washington State.

Feb 26, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Washington State has two African-Americans in history who share the name of the First President of the United States, George Washington.

Feb 19, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Week seven of this series finds us at a Port Townsend historical home, a Seattle and Spokane museum, fire lookouts and a wild animal preserve.

Feb 12, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Romance is in the air as I continue this series on Places to Go and Things to do in Washington State.

Feb 5, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

There are lots of things to do and places to go even in winter in Washington State, like surfing, a quilt show or the circus. I add my favorite recipe for cocoa.

Jan 29, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Part IV continues my adventure around Washington for things to entertain and educate you. Have you recently enjoyed a community play, taken a college class about wine, taken tea, learned about the Gold Rush in Seattle or toured a potato chip factory?

Jan 22, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Continuing on, this is Part Three in a series of articles. For starters, when was the last time you ever stayed in a tree house? You might want to check this out. Have you been to the Seattle Aquarium or the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center?

Jan 15, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Washington is full of interesting places and things to do. This week we're going to the Seattle Boat Show, visiting a naval undersea museum, heading to a remote lodge, visiting chocolate factories and flying kites after taking in a kite factory. Oh, and a little note about Stephen King's Red Rose at Thornewood Castle in Lakewood.

Jan 8, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

A new year always brings hope for better things to come. For me, a new year means new experiences. Here are some fun things to get you going around Washington in 2002: ski,hike and home and garden shows.

Jan 1, 2002 - Jerri Brooker

Two hymns have played a part in my life. The connection to Washington State is the fact I like them. They've been favorites as I've grown up in Washington State!

Dec 31, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Just for fun I'm adding this last article of the year. It recaps some articles I've written - in a story challenge by one of our other editors.

Dec 30, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

I'm not a poet but these are my thoughts as I close another year with Suite101.com and look forward to the next.

Dec 25, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Mary Trotter Kion came to Eastern Washington's desert in 1979, leaving behind a Wisconsin snowstorm. Shortly after her arrival Mt. St. Helens erupted. Since that time she has been falling in and out of love with this desert country in southeast Washington.

Dec 18, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Native Americans are finding the tourist dollar with their Washington State Casinos.

Dec 11, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

The Nordic Heritage Museum honors the legacy of five Nordic countries that immigrated to Washington State: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

Dec 4, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

My annual cavalcade of Washington State gift sites for your convenience. Visit them on the Internet or shop in person at several of them.

Nov 26, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

We all have our favorite recipes from the holidays. This is a reprint of recipes from the Silverdale Postmaster, Ione Collett, in 1975.

Nov 20, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Washington State reigns supreme for the sports person. November is full of activities for the hearty hunter, fisher person or clam digger.

Nov 13, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

A day spent on Water Street in Port Townsend is a day spent back in time. It's a city akin to Eureka Springs, Missouri or Jerome, Arizona. An artist's haven.

Nov 6, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

We are still reeling from September 11, 2001. Just a few thoughts.

Nov 2, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Fall is a time of awakening for me. When nature is shutting down I seem to awaken to all the beauty fall has to offer. Join me as I show fall in the city through my eyes.

Oct 30, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Do you believe in ghosts? Barbara Smith's book, Ghost Stories of Washington, is a good place to begin your research into the subject.

Oct 23, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Lake Crescent in the Olympic National Park held a dark mystery that surfaced in 1940.

Oct 16, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

The Seattle Science Center is such a vast scientific playground you could spend days there. I remember when it first opened.

Oct 9, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Seattle on a sunny day is the best of the northwest. Add dinner and a Mariner's game and it's pure heaven.

Oct 2, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Bill Landers was a soldier in the Vietnam War. Since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on our nation he has been thinking a lot about our country. Read this poignant letter to his children.

Sep 25, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Autumn begins this weekend. Here are some "fall-type" things you may want to do.

Sep 18, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

September 11, 2001, has changed our lives forever.

Sep 13, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

You haven't seen a towering castle with links to Stephen King, Teddy Roosevelt, bed and breakfast, soirees and afternoon tea until you've visited Thornewood Castle on American Lake. This 1911 beauty is where Stephen King's new mini-series, Rose Red, was filmed.

Sep 11, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

If you're interested in an unusual history on pharmacies in Washington State, this book has it.

Sep 4, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

The Washington Park Arboretum is the largest maintained garden site in Seattle, but the Bellevue Botanical Gardens on Wilburton Hill also packs a delight for the gardener.

Aug 28, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Attending the fair is a big part of life for me. I love seeing all the exhibits, eating the foods, visiting the animals. How about you? What do you like at the fair?

Aug 20, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

How often have you wandered around and area just to see what you can see - either in person or on the internet? Come north with me as we discover some interesting and fun places to visit. Catch some history along the way.

Aug 14, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Remembering past times in Washington such as picking berries on Mount St. Helens before the 1980 blast or above Port Angeles under the eyes of a cougar.

Aug 7, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Sunny Walter, a Washington State photographer, just recently published her first book, Washington Nature Weekends. I recently interviewed Sunny. Here's what she had to say.

Jul 31, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

It's my opinion we owe a lot to our Native American Tribes when it comes to Washington State History. Please check this out and let me know if you agree (or not!).

Jul 24, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture was birthed through the efforts of two strong Seattle women.

Jul 17, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Biking in Washington is a big thing. Lots of great trails, clubs and biking adventures for the sports enthusiast or family. Join me as I tour the state for biking adventures.

Jul 10, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

The Capitol of Washington State is a beautiful campus situated in Olympia. When you're making plans to visit our state, hope you put this on your "things to see' list.

Jul 3, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

How did Washington State places get their names? Here's a sampling.

Jun 26, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Rainbow Falls State Park and a classic car show were a perfect pair for a sunny day. A picnic lunch shared with family made it even better.

Jun 19, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

I haven't been to Birch Bay State Park in years, but when I was a kid we spent a lot of time there camping and visiting with friends. The river, the beach - it's all beautiful.

Jun 12, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Seattle is a beautiful city all year, but in the summertime it sparkles. Join me on a quick trip to Seattle.

Jun 5, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Winthrop's downtown is reminiscent of frontier days. Buy a sarsparilla and wander around town for a bit of merriment.

May 29, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Leavenworth is an award-winning little Bavarian town in Eastern Washington.

May 22, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

What do you do with pet llamas that get loose? Find out.

May 15, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Harrington, Washington, is a small dry farming wheat town between Sprague and Ritzville, as the crow flies.

May 8, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Hidden Northwest Places is an excellent travel book not only for those out of state, but also local residents less-traveled. Lots of surprises in store within.

May 1, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

The Pig War was an interesting part of Washington State boundary history in the San Juan Islands.

Apr 24, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Aberdeen, Washington, known as a logging town is finally springing back after a logging hiatis from the spotted-owl issue.

Apr 17, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

What are some of your favorite things to do in the spring? Here are mine.

Apr 10, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Through an email I met Gladys Engles, a 91-year-old historian from Sprague, Washington. She's got spunk and a lot to share.

Apr 3, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Ritzville, from a freeway view, looks like a lot of nothing. The small town is, however, full of a lot of history and country folk.

Mar 27, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Port Townsend, an historical seaport on Washington State's Puget Sound, is still reminiscent of its Victorian past.

Mar 20, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

The recent earthquake is a catalyst to bring folks together and help assess just what really lies ahead.

Mar 13, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Molly Cohen overcame all odds to become a settled business in Port Orchard. She was friend as well as retailer.

Mar 6, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

This is the third earthquake I've endured; it's also the scariest.

Mar 2, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Where does one go to "bird" in Washington State? There's a great link here that will tell you where and how to get information on birding.

Feb 27, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

The Yakima Indians are one of nine tribes in North and South American that will be contributing to an exhibit in the new Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian opening in 2003.

Feb 20, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Women legislators in Washington State are in the highest percentage in the nation,

Feb 13, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

The art movement in Washington didn't just begin with the westward-bound settlers.

Feb 6, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Johnson Candy is a Mom and Pop operation in a small shop on the Hilltop of Tacoma. They've been around since 1925.

Jan 30, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Washington State is the leader in apple production. More than half of all apples eaten fresh in the United States come from good old Washington!

Jan 23, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Get that 2001 garden ready! It's never too early to start.

Jan 16, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

The Chinook Indians have struggled in our state for recognition with the Federal government. This month they were offically recognized as a separate tribe.

Jan 9, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

The Tri-Cities is another name for eastern Washington cities Kennewick, Richland and Pasco.

Jan 2, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

I learned of a sister I didn't know about over the Internet.

Jan 1, 2001 - Jerri Brooker

Bickleton, Washington, is the "Bluebird Capitol of the World," and on your way there you'll discover another wonder, the Whoop and Holler Museum.

Dec 26, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Sprague, a whisper of a town in Eastern WA.

Dec 19, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Remembering Christmas in Port Angeles, Washington, when I was a kid.

Dec 12, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

These Washington State sites lend a hand with ideas for the holidays.

Dec 5, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Visit the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State

Nov 27, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

May you all have a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy some of my favorite dessert recipes for the occasion.

Nov 20, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Fur trapping and trading played a big part in Washington State history.

Nov 14, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Two waterfront towns I love to visit: Redondo and Gig Harbor. Both within several hours or less of Seattle (barring bad traffic).

Nov 7, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Soda fountains/lunch counters beckon me wherever they are, like the fountain described in Main Street by Sinclair Lewis.

Oct 31, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

This concludes the Mt. Rainier climb interview with Carolyn Power.

Oct 24, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

The fifth part in an interview series with Carolyn Power, Mt. Rainier climber.

Oct 17, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Part IV of the interview with Carolyn Power about the Mt. Rainier Climb

Oct 10, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Part Three of the Mt. Rainier Climb - Words of Carolyn Power

Oct 3, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Part II of the Carolyn Power interview

Sep 26, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Interview with Carolyn Power on Mt. Rainier climb.

Sep 19, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

"Do the Puyallup" Fair, Puyallup, WA - Live September 8-24; then head on over to the Maritime Fest 2000 in Tacoma, WA this weekend.

Sep 12, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

There are grocery stores and there are GROCERY stores!

Sep 5, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Lighthouses in Washington - favorite tourist spots.

Aug 29, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Childhood memories of my grandma for Suite 101's Childhood Memories Event

Aug 28, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Seven women descended on Mt. Rainier August 19-20 to climb for breast cancer research. What's so unusual about that? None of them had ever climbed before.

Aug 22, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

The Golf Club at Newcastle, Washington, is rated one of the top ten in the nation.

Aug 15, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Borst Park in Centralia is home to remnants of a military supply camp during the Indian Wars. It has other surprises in store.

Aug 8, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Depression is not choosy. It goes across the spectrum of personalities and classes of people. Read about my journey with this illness.

Aug 5, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

This camping site in Washington State was built for the physically challenged.

Aug 1, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Fort Columbia is one of three military posts in southwest Washington State that housed troops who served in World War II.

Jul 25, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Long Beach, Washington, is one of the two best beaches on the Washington coast.

Jul 18, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

East Wenatchee was in the limelight in 1987 when the largest Clovis point arrowheads ever found, suspected to be 11,000 years old, were discoverd on an apple orchard there by workers. The Colville Tribe got involved at a peaceful protest at the archaeological dig site, and the site was shut down.

Jul 11, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

This kayaker's dream place in on the southern tip of Washington State on the Lewis and Clark Columbia River Water Trail.

Jul 2, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

You never know where you might find a fisherman in Washington State.

Jun 27, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

There are things I cannot like no matter how hard I try.

Jun 26, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Bellingham is one of Washington's Prime Northern Cities.

Jun 20, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Bellingham is a beautiful Northwest Washington State city. Its colorful history set the scene for a prominent cultural environment that still exists today.

Jun 13, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Fishing in Washington State is not what it used to be.

Jun 6, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Eight women, some who thought they would never climb a mountain, are climbing Mt. Rainier to earn funds for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.

May 30, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

What do you know about Washington State?

What makes the wine industry in Washington State so successful? Read the overview of the Washington State wine industry. It's booming, and this just touches what's happening.

May 16, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Yakima in Eastern Washington is a city of surprises. The fruit industry, history and cultural diversity are some of the descriptive words I've used in the past for the city. Has this city and my vocabulary ever grown in my first visit in ten years!

May 9, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

At the southern end of Puget Sound the Nisqually River exists along with Puget Sound to form an undisturbed estuary, the home of wildlife, birds and fish in a riparian forest surround of beauty nestled beside croplands and grasslands. The refuge was established to protect the delta and wildlife residents in 1974. It is one of the largest remaining undisturbed (for the most part) Washington State estuaries.

May 2, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

"Nothern Exposure" - the television program some folks are crazy about is set in Cicely, Alaska - aka, Roslyn, Washington. Join me for a view of this tiny town with the oldest operating saloon in Washington State.

Apr 25, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Steilacoom is the state's oldest incorporated city on the shores of Puget Sound. Famous Bair Drug still stands with its working soda fountain just as it did at the turn of the last century.

Apr 18, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Mr. Hause was a teacher of great English.

Apr 15, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Orting is a picture book town. Folks lead a quiet lifestyle at the head of Mt. Rainier,Washington Soldier's Home and Colony,William Pencil,Eagles,FOE,Odd Fellows,North Star Glove Company

Apr 11, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

RD Larson, part time Washington State resident, has recently published her Mama Stories online. She's a great storyteller who tugs at your heartstrings.

Apr 4, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

A rewrite of a 1976 story featuring Mildred Nesbitt Wilson of Bremerton, a delightful poet.

Apr 1, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

A brief look at some famous Washington State women. How many of you remember or know about Tugboat Annie?

Mar 28, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Larry Stokes has been an auctioneer in Washington State for over 25 years.

Mar 21, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Mount Vernon is named after George Washington's Mt. Vernon on the Potomac. This city in Washington, however, resides by the Skagit River.

Mar 14, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Trolls await the traveler willing to take the road less traveled. Be sure to read the discussion area about this; you'll learn another side to this place.

Mar 7, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Toppenish is in the Yakima Indian Reservation. It's strong American Indian history still lives on, along with a "western" theme that defines the town.

Feb 29, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Mt. Rainier, Washington State's tallest mountain at 14,441 feet, bears an awesome presence in Washington State. It's a mountain full of stories and challenges. It's a mountain whose spirit continues to capture followers and admirers. Its mountain culture is a rich one, with roots as deep as it is tall.

Feb 22, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

The arts community in Washington State is alive and well.

Feb 15, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Tenino, Washington has an interesting history and lots of points of interest not visible to folks driving through.

Feb 8, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Searching for Valentines in Washington State.

Feb 1, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Bridges of WA State, including two that fell to the water in windstorms.

Jan 25, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Logging came to Washington State from back East in the early 1900's. Stewart Holbrook paints a colorful tale of this culture in his 1938 book, Holy Old Mackinaw.

Jan 18, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Westport, Washington is located at the mouth of Grays Harbor on Point Chehalis on the Washington Coast.

Jan 11, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Some of my memories of the devastation of Mt. St. Helens on May 18, 1980, when the volcano erupted.

Jan 4, 2000 - Jerri Brooker

Just some blubbering from yours truly about how great the year has been at Suite101.com.

Dec 28, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

The Christmas Spirit never ceases to amaze me.

Dec 21, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Making our special Christmas fudge was always a special treat resplendent with all the good feelings that come with the holiday season.

Dec 14, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Christmas shopping in Washington State.

Dec 7, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Ellensburg, Washington, in all its "cow town" splendor.

Nov 30, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

White House Christmas tree from Washington State.

Nov 23, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Finding an old milk bottle in an antique store took me on a quest to learn more about the Yakima City Creamery in Yakima.

Nov 16, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

The road seems paved and straight on my journey of knowledge about Washington State, until I take a turn. Then who knows what I may find!

Nov 9, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

American Indians played a large part in the historical culture of Washington State.

Nov 2, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

I travel back in time 100 years to see what Washington State was like then.

Oct 26, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

If you are a skier, it's time to get those boards waxed and ready. Warren Miller, here I come!

Oct 19, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Antique stores are everywhere I turn as I wander down Tower Street in Centralia. If you like antiques, this is the place, folks!

Oct 12, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

While visiting the Tri-Cities of Washington State my thoughts turn to Hanford Nuclear Reservation

Oct 5, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Fall again enchants me, with surprises along the way as I walk in the country. Trees, water, flowers, leaves, cougars. Cougars?

Sep 28, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Fall is here. I am wandering around the state to let you know what's going on to celebrate the season. Join me.

Sep 21, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Fairs are one of my favorite things to do in the summer. Come with me to read about what I did there. I really enjoy being a kid again when I go to the fair. Since our weather here leaves lots to be desired, I lucked out with sunshine, even!

Sep 14, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

American Indians in Washington State are a culture often misunderstood. Take a look at the rich cultural links offered by our state library.

Sep 7, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

A tour of Vashon Island in Puget Sound. This is an island that has kept its small presence in Washington State's Puget Sound intact. It's an island still pretty private, yet welcoming to its visitors.

Aug 31, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

In lieu of hearing me sing, why don't you come with me to visit the Palouse? You will see, live, wheat growing on an Eastern Washington farm. You can chat with the farmers. Wait, there's more!

Aug 24, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

So much to see in Seattle - here we are for another visit. History unfolds here. Then we visit one of Seattle's great art, book and music festivals: Bumbershoot.

Aug 17, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Travel around to places in the state to delight the senses. These are not your everyday sights!

Aug 10, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

This is where I grew up, carefree as any kid could be. Mountains, the ocean, ice skating, hiking, trips to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: they all defined my days there as a child and young adult. Today the magic is still there, but the town has changed quite a bit.

Aug 3, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Vancouver, Washington, is a city people pass through on their way to other places. It's worth a stop on it's own. Slow down and take a look at the city; it's a great place with a forward attitude and an upbeat city government.

Jul 27, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

You have not had an experience in Washington State luxury camping until you visit Washington State Parks and learn what is available for your use.

Jul 20, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Every Western Washingtonian addresses weather in a day's conversations with others.

Jul 13, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Goldendale, Washington, is a startling surprise to visitors if you have never been in the area. The majestic Maryhill Museum of Art is the first thing you will probably notice on your travels down the Columbia to reach the small town.

Jul 6, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Meet some folks around the state: some you will recognize, others are less known. Then let me know who you want to visit or where you want to go.

Jun 29, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Spokane boasted the 1974 World's Fair, and now it has grown into the biggest city on the Eastern side of Washington State. Don't let that fool you, though, It's "small town" at heart.

Jun 22, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Happy Father's Day to My Dad from Washington State Northwest, the guy who instilled in me the "curiosity to see the world outside" from the earliest days I can remember.

Jun 15, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

A look at famous downtown Tacoma sites, and a short biography on Dale Chihuly, world renowned glass artist.

Jun 8, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Kalaloch, one of the state's unchanged beaches in Olympic National Park on Highway 101 on the Pacific Ocean is a great getaway place.

Jun 1, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Memorial Day Remembrance, Washington State Celebrities

May 25, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Wenatchee, Washington, the Apple Capitol of the World, is a city known for its agriculture and great sites to see. It is located in Chelan County east of the Cascade Mountains in Washington.

May 18, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Put on those trekking shoes, grab your umbrella and sun hat and come on down to the excitng, fresh, cosmopolitan farmers market known worldwide, the Seattle Pike Place Market.

May 11, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

Percival Landing at the southernmost tip of Puget Sound is a great place to view life in Northwest Washington State.

May 4, 1999 - Jerri Brooker

How a northwest resident and writer feels about living in Washington State. There are no other words for it but grounded roots and pride.

Apr 13, 1999 - Jerri Brooker