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Explore Washington State exists to help you find amazing things to do. Experience Washington from a local’s perspective. Want to know about a great little coffee shop? How about a fun hike to take with your dog? Perhaps you want to find a romantic getaway for the weekend. We have you covered from Blaine to Vancouver. Ocean Shores to Walla Walla.

We publish new, original content several times a week. We Explore Washington State and then we share it with you. We go out and Experience Washington and curate the best and publish it here for you to read. Our weekly newsletter is a great quick way to find some inspiration for your weekend.

Exploring Washington State is a podcast dedicated to exploring the State of Washington, one episode at a time. Our show covers many different topics related to life in Washington State including culture, history, recreation and travel. Join us every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday's when we publish a new episode!

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Scott Cowan

A lifelong resident of Washington who grew up in Tacoma, and spent his six freshman years attending CWU in Ellensburg, Scott’s professional life was spent in Olympia, Seattle and Tacoma.

Deciding that the traffic on the west side was too much, Scott moved with his family to Wenatchee where they are settling in and finding that there is life after the daily commute.

With a passion for good caffeine, hard ciders, and pizza along with the scenic beauty of Washington State you will find Scott out and about in Washington State looking for that next magical cup of coffee.

MacKenzie Passegger

MacKenzie Passegger is the face behind our various social media accounts, and also routinely writes articles on our blogs (that you’re hopefully enjoying). She's a Washington state native who found herself settling in Austria after bouncing around Europe. When her toddler isn’t keeping her on her toes, she enjoys cooking, craft beer & traveling back home. Being away from Washington allows her to have a different perspective and has deepened her love for the Evergreen State.

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