Author Archives: TKGilb

Coming Home to Terrebonne

Posted on April 28, 2011 by TKGilb

River House is a powerfully written memoir by Sarahlee Lawrence about home, family, and the desire to find one’s own place in the world. Continue reading →

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Virgil Earp (1843-1905)

Posted on April 23, 2011 by TKGilb

Virgil W. Earp had only one child, a daughter by the name of Nellie Jane Bohn. When notified of his death, she asked that his remains be transported north to Portland, OR, where he was finally laid to rest in Section 15 of River View Cemetery. Continue reading →

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Woodland Tulip Festival II

Posted on April 11, 2011 by TKGilb

The Woodland Tulip Festival is an event tailor-made for the entire family. It’s set in the midst of acres and acres of brightly colored tulips. 160 varieties in all! Continue reading →

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Woodland Tulip Festival

Posted on April 11, 2011 by TKGilb

The Woodland Tulip Festival is an event tailor-made for the entire family. The annual festival is set in the midst of acres and acres of tulips. 160 varieties in brilliant shades of pink, purple, scarlet, yellow, and crimson red. Continue reading →

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The Harbor Life at Depoe Bay

Posted on March 15, 2011 by TKGilb

Depoe Bay has the smallest navigable harbor in the world! It’s also the “Whale Watching Capital of Oregon.” Continue reading →

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The First Japanese in the Pacific NW

Posted on March 11, 2011 by TKGilb

Battered by high winds and surging waves, the Hojun Maru was driven far from its original course and ended up drifting aimlessly in an open sea with a rudder. Fourteen months later, it finally ran aground near Cape Flattery, at the northwest tip of what is now Washington State. Only three crew members survived the ill-fated voyage. Continue reading →

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New Beginnings by Larry Anderson

Posted on February 21, 2011 by TKGilb

“New Beginnings” is a bronze statue created by famed Pacific NW artist Larry Anderson. It’s located on the sidewalk just outside of Tacoma’s historic Union Station building. Continue reading →

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Paradise by Laurie Allyn

Posted on February 18, 2011 by TKGilb

Laurie Allyn, also known as Didi Pierce, sang ballads and torch songs in Chicago jazz clubs during the 1950’s. She also performed at the Crystal Palace in St. Louis, MO. Discovered in 1957 by jazz producer Red Clyde, Paradise is her one and only album. Continue reading →

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Tumwater’s Hidden Gem

Posted on February 15, 2011 by TKGilb

Tumwater Falls Park is a 15 acre slice of natural beauty that borders the Deschutes River just before it plunges into Capitol Lake. Continue reading →

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Spring Has Come to the Seymour Conservatory

Posted on February 3, 2011 by TKGilb

The W. W. Seymour Botanical Conservatoy has over 250 plant species in its permanent collection. But imagine our delight when we discovered that it also features special floral exhibits that change every month! Continue reading →

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