Category Archives: Seasonal

Petting Farms

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Heather Larson

I drove my granddaughter, Kita, to her preschool field trip yesterday. As we made our way to Windwater Farm in Auburn, I decided to use our time together in the car as a teachable moment. I got what I deserved. … Continue reading →

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You’ll Never Get Closer to Elk: Oak Creek Feeding Station

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Heather Larson

At the beginning of March, two other travel writers, a VisitRainier employee and I experienced the feeding of the elk at Oak Creek Feeding Station, off Highway 12 near Naches in Eastern Washington (yes, it was a press trip). We … Continue reading →

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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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Walter’s Fruit Ranch: What a Find

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Heather Larson

Outside of Spokane, in an area called Green Bluff near Mead, you can find produce, cheese, farm animals and more, at more than 40 farms. You can easily spend a day here and not see it all. If my experience 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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Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Heather Larson

Proclaimed to be the Northwest’s largest holiday drive-through event, Fantasy Lights continues through January 1, 2012. With more than 300 colorful and dazzling light displays, it’s one event that should not be missed. Last year Fantasy Lights spawned three successful … Continue reading →

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Polar Plaza Coming to Tacoma for the Holidays

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Heather Larson

Skate to your heart’s content. Wear an Ugly Sweater to get $1 off admission. Watch the Thunderbirds Hockey Team take the ice. Enjoy live music. Choose your Christmas tree. Shop for gifts. Do it all in one central location.   … Continue reading →

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Apples and More at BelleWood Acres

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Heather Larson

Sansa, Sunrise, Zestar, Tsugaru and Pink Pearl. What do these all have in common? They represent just some of the varieties of apples grown at Bellewood Acres in Lynden, Washington. John and Dorie Belisle grow 20 different varieties of apples … 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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Floating on a Fall Foliage Cruise

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Heather Larson

Every once in awhile I venture outside Washington’s boundaries to see what’s going on in our neighboring states. In Post Falls, Idaho, which is only a hop, skip and a jump from Spokane, Washington, I discovered the Red Lion River … Continue reading →

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