MacKenzie Passegger
2022 Explore Washington State Holiday Gift Guide
Welcome back to another round of holiday fun with us here at Explore Washington State. Annually we are sharing our favorite brands, items, and wish lists with a twist: every…
An Overnight Stay in Walla Walla
Have you ever visited a city for the first time and instantly fell in love? That’s how I felt when visiting Walla Walla for the first time recently. Walking the…
5 Hideaway Staycations I’m Dreaming Of In Washington
We all need a vacation. Nay, we all deserve a vacation at this point. I’m not even going to explain beyond that, because I can already see you nodding your…
Episode 31: Jamie McGillen author of In Sight of the Mountain
Jamie McGillen Tacoma area author joins MacKenzie and they chat about Jamie’s historical fiction novels set in Washington State.
Gift Guide 2020: Shop Wish You Were Northwest
There’s nothing like community. Here at Explore Washington State, we have built a small but strong group of people who continue to support us on our journey. Wish You Were…
Gift Guide 2020: Shop Kula Cloth
While 2020 has brought a lot of awful moments for everyone, here at Explore Washington State, we had the chance to create something amazing: our very own Kula Cloth. When…
Gift Guide 2020: Shop EQPD
Do you have a friend or family member who is constantly going through bags? That one person who shows up to each event with a new bag or purse, claiming…
Gift Guide 2020: Shop Whiskey Jack
Another day, another great gift idea for this year’s holiday season: Whiskey Jack! Founder and creative Alison grew up in Colorado before moving to Washington nine years ago. She’s been…
Gift Guide 2020: Shop Roast House Coffee
Explore Washington State was founded on the back of many cups of coffee late at night. Frankly, it is still being maintained on copious amounts of caffeine. Coffee has always…
Gift Guide 2020: Tuesday Shop
Next up, let’s introduce you to Tuesday Shop! If you’re shopping for a woman this holiday season, here it is: hand-dyed and painting clothing and accessories, created with zero-waste designs…
Gift Guide 2020: Shop 2232 Ceramics
Who knew that pottery could be the catalyst to my happiness? If you had asked me five years ago, I would have never said that I have a handmade mug…