Category Archives: Fairs and Festivals

White Pass Stages a Winter Carnival

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Heather Larson

This should fall under the heading, “Did you know?” Every year on the first weekend of March, at the summit of White Pass a Winter Carnival beckons snow lovers. I just experienced the 27th annual carnival and found the wealth … Continue reading →

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“Exploring Washington’s Backroads” Paints a Perfect Picture

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Heather Larson

John Deviny, author of “Exploring Washington’s Backroads,” was kind enough to give me a copy of this most intriguing book. It’s a short, concise volume packed with trips throughout our state that anyone, traveler or local, would enjoy. Photos on … Continue reading →

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Get Into Soap Lake

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Heather Larson

As you might imagine, Soap Lake is a body of water, but it is also a town of 1,500 in Eastern Washington. I’m pretty sure they all know each other, because while we enjoyed a tasty restaurant dinner there at … Continue reading →

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Don’t Overlook Salem

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Heather Larson

Last week at this time I was touring Oregon’s state capital, Salem. Oftentimes, travelers concentrate on the big city of Portland, the coastal towns or the wine country of Willamette Valley when they consider Oregon as a destination. Consider Salem, … Continue reading →

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Storytelling at Powellswood Garden

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Heather Larson

This is a heads up for an event scheduled for July 14, 2012 at Powellswood Garden in Federal Way.   I love to see our beautiful local venues diversifying to draw in more guests. It not only showcases the venue, … Continue reading →

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Do the Puyallup

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Heather Larson

  You’ve still got plenty of time to get to the Puyallup Fair since it runs through Sunday, September 25th. If you go, there is lots to see and do including several new attractions. I like to take two days … Continue reading →

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America’s Family Pet Expo

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Heather Larson

If you missed the Pet Expo at the Puyallup Fairgrounds this past weekend, here’s some of the story in photos.

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Fair and Festival Season

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Heather Larson

We just started fair and festival season in Washington and last week my husband and I attended Meeker Days in Puyallup. Billed as the largest festival in Pierce County, it certainly lived up to its name. You’d walk down a … Continue reading →

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