Category Archives: Tours

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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Boise’s World Center for Birds of Prey: An Awe-Inspiring Experience

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Heather Larson

Lately I’ve been traveling quite a bit in the Northwest for travel writing assignments and my most recent journey took me to Boise, Idaho. Boise is home to the World Center for Birds of Prey, a place like no other … Continue reading →

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King Tut Exhibit Opens in Seattle

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Heather Larson

Tomorrow, May 24, 2012, the Pacific Science Center welcomes visitors to view Tutankhamun: The Golden King and The Great Pharaohs’. Today, I had the privilege of seeing this phenomenon as a member of the press. I love my job. Go … 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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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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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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Carr’s One-of-a-Kind Museum: What a Gem

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Heather Larson

This past weekend we had the pleasure of visiting a museum like no other in the Hillyard district of Spokane. That’s why it’s called the “One-of-a-Kind Museum.” Marvin Carr is the owner. A little background about how Carr’s collection got … Continue reading →

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Tarry at Cherry Wood Bed Breakfast and Barn

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Heather Larson

In Zillah we found a most unique place to stay – Cherry Wood Bed Breakfast and Barn. You sleep in tall teepees that are completely furnished with real beds, a refrigerator and mirrors. The floors are either stone or brick … Continue reading →

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A Ride-Along We’ll Not Soon Forget

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Heather Larson

About two weeks ago, my husband, grandson and I had the opportunity to take a ride with the Seattle Police Harbor Patrol Unit. This came about through a purchase I made at a fundraising auction. I’ve always loved seeing how … Continue reading →

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Delightful Diablo Dam Boat Tour

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Heather Larson

Last weekend, my husband and I took the Skagit Tour on Diablo Lake, located just off the North Cascades Highway near Newhalem. I remembered taking the same trip in my tweens and it stuck with me. Then it combined a … Continue reading →

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