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Explore the Recycled Spirits of Iron Sculpture Park

When I visited the place where Dan Klennert creates and displays his artwork, I had no idea that my husband had been there a number of times before and had taken several of his friends and a brother to see … Continue reading

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Signs, Signs, Wherefore Art Thou?

I rarely speak derogatorily about my state, but what is the deal with not having signs so people can find area attractions?   Besides directional signs to attractions, the powers that be let the bushes and greenery grow over speed … Continue reading

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Travel and Words: An Excellent Conference

I’ve gone to the Travel & Words Conference for the past two years. Not only is it set in an appealing Northwest location every time, but the opportunities to speak with local Convention & Visitor Bureau representatives, other writers and … Continue reading

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Fascinated by Fascination

  I have a new favorite game. It’s not as accessible as Words with Friends but it is equally addicting and even more fun plus it’s a little physical. I just returned from a trip the northern Oregon Coast and … Continue reading

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Burgerville Does It Right

The Burgerville chain encompasses 39 quick-serve restaurants in the Pacific Northwest. Six cities in South Central and Southwest Washington have at least one. The closest location to the Seattle area is the restaurant in Centralia. We try to always stop … Continue reading

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Dining in Yakima

Last weekend we had the opportunity to visit Yakima, on the eastern side of the Cascade Mountain Range. Besides a ton of wineries that produce award-winning wines, some of the best dining experiences can also be found there. For lunch … Continue reading

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Washington Just Named Best for Bicyclists

The League of American Bicyclists has ranked Washington State as the best in the U.S. for bicyclists. There criteria takes in to account biking legislation, policies and programs, infrastructure, education and encouragement, evaluation and planning and enforcement. Yes, biking is … Continue reading

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CamOcean: A Free Festival Celebrating World Oceans Day

What do “The Home Grown Tomatoes,” beachcombing, wooden boats and Smokey Bear have in common? You will find out at the CamOcean – World Oceans Day Festival on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Cama Beach State Park on Camano Island. … Continue reading

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3 Seattle Blocks, 3 Happy Hours

Today I’m happy to have a guest post from Haley Shapley who blogs at Girl About the World. Here’s what she has to say about happy hours in Seattle: They say there’s a Starbucks on every block in Seattle, and, … Continue reading

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Photo Gallery: Dining in Long Beach, Washington

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