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Tag Archives: Washington
The First Japanese in the Pacific NW
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
Posted in Historic Site
Tagged Fort Vancouver, Hojun Maru, monument, Vancouver, Washington
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New Beginnings by Larry Anderson
“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
Posted in Local Artists, Public Art
Tagged artist, Larry Anderson, New Beginnings, statue, Tacoma, Union Station Courthouse, Washington
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Paradise by Laurie Allyn
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
Posted in Local Musicians
Tagged jazz singer, Laurie Allyn, Paradise, Port Townsend, Washington
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Tumwater’s Hidden Gem
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
Posted in Great Outdoors, Parks and Gardens
Tagged Tumwater, Tumwater Falls Park, Washington, waterfalls
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Spring Has Come to the Seymour Conservatory
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
Posted in Parks and Gardens
Tagged Tacoma, W. W. Seymour Conservatory, Washington, Wright Park
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When Liquid Sunshine Turns to Snow II
Twilight scene after mi-winter snowfall at Coeur d’Alene Park in Spokane, WA. Photo: Randall Harris. Continue reading
Posted in Local Artists, Parks and Gardens
Tagged Spokane, Washington
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When Liquid Sunshine Turns to Snow
Washington State is known far and wide as the “Land of Liquid Sunshine.” In other words, it rains a lot up here–especially during the winter months. But Washington also gets a good amount of snow, as all those living on the eastern side of the state can attest. Continue reading
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Tagged Spokane, Washington
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Afternoon Tea at the Grant House
Treat yourself to afternoon tea at the Grant House Restaurant in Vancouver, WA. The perfect setting for sweets, savories, scones, and fresh fruit on a cold, rainy afternoon. Continue reading
Posted in Food and Drink
Tagged afternoon tea, Grant House Restaurant, Officer's Row, Vancouver, Washington
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Good-bye to Autumn
Autumn in Coeur d’Alene Park in Spokane, WA. The sun was shining brightly that day and the leaves on the trees looked like they were on fire. Continue reading
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Tagged Coeur d'Alene Park, Spokane, Washington
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Starvation Heights
Starvation Heights is the true story of Dr. Linda Burfield Hazzard and her many victims, with special emphasis on the ordeal suffered by Dorothea and Claire Williamson. Continue reading
Posted in Local Authors
Tagged Gregg Olsen, Kitsap Peninsula, Olalla, Starvation Heights, Washington
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