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Washington Festivals that Will Be The Highlight of Your Year
Festivals are taking over every weekend throughout the year and it would be a challenge to find a day where there isn’t some sort of unique event to attend! While there are hundreds of events coming our way, we’ve decided to feature 20 Washington festivals that will surely be among the highlights of your year. …
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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 …
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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: …
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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? …
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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 …
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Travel on the Washington State Ferries
You’ve seen the images on television, in movies….those big green and white ferries gliding across the Puget Sound, skimming along the islands, docking in the shadow of the Seattle skyline. No trip to Washington state is complete without a carefree trip on the water and there is no better way to do it then on …
Getting to Whidbey Island WA
Whidbey Island is another one of my favorite getaways from Seattle. It offers a snapshot of the best Washington state has to offer: hikes along the water, breathtaking views at Deception Pass, rolling farmland, historic towns, abundant wildlife and great food. Did I mention the whales? Yes, you can do whale watching there too! You …
Getting Around Orcas Island
Orcas Island is best explored by car. This little island is jam packed with outdoor activities and beautiful views. If you don't bring your own car onto Orcas Island, Orcas Island Shuttle rents cars and larger vans by the day and will deliver them to you with 24 hour advance notice. If you leave your …
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