Tag Archives: Olympia

“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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Wet and Wonderful Water

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Heather Larson

“Do you want to know what’s in your poop?” my daughter called to me from an interactive display at the WET Science Center in Olympia. “It’s very interesting.” My daughter, three-year-old granddaughter Kita and I were all mesmerized by the … Continue reading →

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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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My Favorite Farmers Markets

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Heather Larson

The local farmers’ market season has officially arrived. Nothing tastes better than freshly plucked vegetables and fruits so I look forward to this time all winter. Although I’ve not been to all the markets the state offers, and there are … Continue reading →

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Sure Signs of Spring

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Heather Larson

The weather isn’t always the best indicator of spring in the Pacific Northwest. So I have my own personal signs that the season has begun. The first is when I see a pair of tennis shoes strung of the overhead … Continue reading →

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Letting Someone Else Drive: Olympia During the Holidays

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Heather Larson

Yesterday I tried something new – a tour with seniors sponsored by the Federal Way Community Center. And I’d do it again in a heartbeat. I loved the luxury of having someone else drive and being able to watch the … Continue reading →

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20 Free Things To Do In Western Washington

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Heather Larson

Here are some options for totally free activities to help stretch your budget. In Seattle: Frye Art Museum 704 Terry Ave. Seattle 206-622-9250 Always free Center for Wooden Boats 1010 Valley St. Seattle 206-382-2628 Free “Living Museum” and free boat … Continue reading →

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Olympia: Coffee, Turnovers and Market Treasures

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Heather Larson

The aroma of freshly ground Ethiopian coffee wafted around me as I navigated I-5 back to Tacoma from a recent tour of Olympia, our state’s capitol. The smell reminded me of my introduction to the city that morning with the … Continue reading →

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