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Unique Ways to Bring in the New Year in Washington
2020 is right around the corner and people are starting to scramble for their year-end plans. Whether you want a low-key night to reflect on the past year, an all-night dance party, or anything in between, you’ll find the perfect way to welcome the new year right here in Washington State.   Seattle Space Needle …
A Photographer’s Guide to Washington State’s Lighthouses
If you thought lighthouses were a uniquely East Coast thing, you haven’t explored the many picturesque lighthouses on Washington State’s coastline. From larger than life beacons reaching over 100 feet tall to lighthouses that predate Washington’s statehood, there are plenty of beautiful locations just waiting to be discovered. Here are a few of our favorites: …
How to Enjoy the Most Popular Apples Grown in Washington State
The apple was declared the Washington State fruit in 1989. Why? Washington is the largest apple producing state in the US. They produced 171 million bushels in 2018. Did you ever wonder how to choose the best apple for baking a pie or enhancing a salad? Which apple is best for snacking? Can you freeze apples? …
Explore Washington’s Family Farms this Fall
Fall is the time take a drive and visit Washington’s welcoming family farms. Learn where all those beautiful flowers, rich organic cheese and local fruits and vegetables come from.  Get lost in a corn maze. Pick the perfect pumpkin. Sip some cider. Savor a local wine. Get up close and personal with some interesting and …
Highlights Along the Cascade Scenic Loop
The Cascade Scenic Loop gives visitors a taste of the diversity of Washington state. This 440 mile loop travels from the Puget Sound, over the Cascade Mountains, through forest and farmland and ends on Whidbey Island…just a short ferry ride back to Seattle. This trip should be taken from late spring through early fall. Winter …
Summer is Berry Season in Washington State
The Skagit Valley boasts some of the most fertile farmland in Washington. Local family farms display their bounty at farm stands along the quiet country roads. Here you can find strawberries, blueberries, red raspberries, golden raspberries and tayberries. If you are lucky, you can take home a flat of berries just picked and still warm …
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Seattle Neighborhoods
Visitors to Seattle concentrate on the iconic sites: The Space Needle, Pike Place Market, The Waterfront, Pioneer Square. If you want to get the real flavor of Seattle, (both literally and figuratively) visit its neighborhoods. Below is a list of some of Seattle’s favorite neighborhoods. Capitol Hill: Hike up Pike or Pine from the downtown core …
Unique Forests of Washington State
Much of the state is covered with dense forests of pine, but tucked away are some unique forests worth the visit. Rainier National Park, Grove of Patriarchs: This 1.5-mile roundtrip trail winds through old growth forest. The path is lined with towering western hemlock, Douglas firs and red cedar trees. Take this easy, magical family …
Cheese Makes Everything Better
Everything’s better with cheese. Goat’s Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Camembert, Gouda…it’s all good. The fertile farmlands of Washington state are the perfect spot for producing rich, flavorful cheeses. Artisan cheese makers are tucked away in small towns all over the state. Below are just a few of our favorites. Seattle You will know when you have …

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