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Washington Whale Watching Guide: Orcas, Gray Whales & Best Viewing Spots

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The Neoclassical state capitol and the surrounding gardens designed by the Olmsted brothers stand out in the blossoming spring.

Spring Comes Alive in Olympia and Thurston County

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From fresh oysters to the outdoors and Saturday markets, the state capital creates an agenda of its own written by Ryn Pfeuffer I lived in Seattle for nearly two decades and still managed to overlook Olympia. Maybe I assumed Washington’s capital would feel buttoned-up, or maybe I was distracted by ferries heading north. Spring proved me wrong. With Thurston County just beyond town (think waterfalls roaring, wildlife stirring, prairies greening), Olympia makes for an easy base. Add cherry blossoms and magnolias on the capitol campus and the Procession of the Species in April, and the city feels fully awake. Three…

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Woven dishes fuse Hawaiian and Filipino influences with Pacific Northwest fresh ingredients.

Woven Seafood & Chophouse

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written by Lauren Kramer | photography by Woven Seafood & Chophouse If you want to send your taste buds into complete rapture, pull up a chair at Woven Seafood & Chophouse in Tacoma, and order the misoyaki-glazed cod or the slow-cooked beef short ribs. These two dishes alone represent executive chef Dexter Mina’s incredible culinary talent and his ability to effortlessly blend Hawaiian influences into Pacific Northwest cuisine, adding his favorite Filipino flavors along the way. Woven, a partnership between the Puyallup Tribe of Indians and celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi, opened on Tacoma’s beautiful Ruston Way in July 2024. The…

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Where a cowboy poet finds his inspiration.

Cowboy Poet Dick Warwick Finds Inspiration in the Palouse

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A Life in Rhythm, Rhyme and Rolling Hills written by Joni Kabana | photography by Tegra Stone Nuess Amid the rolling hills of the Palouse Country, Dick Warwick lives on the property where he grew up, a landscape that is far more than simply a backdrop. Those long, fluid lines of wheat and sky have worked their way into his consciousness and become part of the DNA of his identity. Place, for him, is formative. It influences his values, his sensibilities, the way he looks at the world and, inevitably, the way he writes. A cowboy poet at heart, words…

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Lake Quinault Lodge mountain retreat in the Olympic Peninsula with scenic forest views, classic architecture, and outdoor seating, perfect for relaxing in nature.
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Lake Quinault Lodge is a destination where guests can disconnect from the modern world to enjoy outdoor adventure, lakeside accommodations and a historic charming lodge.
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