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Hymns in My Life
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!
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A Winery, a Restaurant and a Brewery - Tasting Your Way through Washington
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.
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Gardening Thoughts as Spring Emerges Early - A New Book
Contemplating a garden in different parts of the state, then viewing a new book.
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Places to Go and Things to Do in 2002 - Part VII
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.
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Amazing Amanda
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American Indians in Washington State
American Indians in Washington State are a culture often misunderstood. Take a look at the rich cultural links offered by our state library.
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Hidden Pacific Northwest - A Travel Book Review
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.
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Nordic Heritage Museum
The Nordic Heritage Museum honors the legacy of five Nordic countries that immigrated to Washington State: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
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Puget Sound Passion
Percival Landing at the southernmost tip of Puget Sound is a great place to view life in Northwest Washington State.
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Spokane - World 's Fair and Beyond
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.
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Third Annual Life in Canada Review: 2001-2002
Same as last year
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Tugboat Annie and Other Famous Washington Women
A brief look at some famous Washington State women. How many of you remember or know about Tugboat Annie?
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Washington Celebrities Remembered
Memorial Day Remembrance, Washington State Celebrities
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Weather
Every Western Washingtonian addresses weather in a day's conversations with others.
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Galloping Gertie and Other Famous Washington Bridges
Bridges of WA State, including two that fell to the water in windstorms.
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Goldendale in Klickitat County
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.
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How Did It Get That Name?
How did Washington State places get their names? Here's a sampling.
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Lady of the Lake
Lake Crescent in the Olympic National Park held a dark mystery that surfaced in 1940.
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Meandering Into Fall
Fall is here. I am wandering around the state to let you know what's going on to celebrate the season. Join me.
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Mr. McGreggor's Halloween Tree House
Mr. McGreggor prepares for Halloween...
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Pike Place Market in Seattle
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.
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Seattle Revisited
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.
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The Egg and I - Betty MacDonald
The late Betty MacDonald, author of <i>The Egg and I,</i> was a Washington State writer.
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The Heart of Washington State: The People Who Live Here
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.
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The Palouse
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!
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The Tri-Cities in Washington State
While visiting the Tri-Cities of Washington State my thoughts turn to Hanford Nuclear Reservation
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The Washington State Art Scene
The arts community in Washington State is alive and well.
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Toppenish - "Where the West Still Lives"
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.
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Trekking Through Tacoma
A look at famous downtown Tacoma sites, and a short biography on Dale Chihuly, world renowned glass artist.
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Valentine's Day in Washington
Searching for Valentines in Washington State.
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Washington State Dad Extraordinaire
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.
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A Fair Summer
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!
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Fall in Olympia and Lacey
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.
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Kalaloch on the Pacific Ocean
Kalaloch, one of the state's unchanged beaches in Olympic National Park on Highway 101 on the Pacific Ocean is a great getaway place.
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Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon is named after George Washington's Mt. Vernon on the Potomac. This city in Washington, however, resides by the Skagit River.
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Orting at the Foot of Mt. Rainier
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
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Port Townsend - Trekking Down Water Street
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.
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Race Day Lines and Small Talk.
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Replace worn out shoes.
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Stokes Auction, Inc., at Port Orchard, Washington
Larry Stokes has been an auctioneer in Washington State for over 25 years.
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Surprises Around the State
Travel around to places in the state to delight the senses. These are not your everyday sights!
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Tenino is More Than a Sleepy Little Town
Tenino, Washington has an interesting history and lots of points of interest not visible to folks driving through.
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The Logging Industry Comes to Washington
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, <u>Holy Old Mackinaw</u>.
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The Spirit and Culture of Mt. Rainier
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.
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Trolls Greet the Wandering Tourist
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.
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Vancouver, WA
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.
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Vashon Island
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.
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Wenatchee and Whale Editorial
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.
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Hoh Rain Forest and the Quinault Rain Forest
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.
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Port Angeles - My Home Town
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.
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