Category Archives: Zoos and Wildlife

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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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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New Red Wolf Exhibit at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Heather Larson

The red wolf, courtesy Pt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium I love Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo for a variety of reasons. The first is that they give anyone who lives in Tacoma a discount on admission. I think they recognize that … Continue reading →

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