MacKenzie Passegger

Exploring Washington State Episode 11

Michael Weldon Photography Talking Tacoma, Sandwiches and more

In this episode our host MacKenzie Passegger has a wide ranging conversation with Mike of Michael Weldon Photography. Episode is full of all sorts of love for Tacoma!

Exploring Washington State Podcast Episode 10

Conversation with Devan of Contour Creative

In this Episode our guest host MacKenzie Passegger chats with Devan Nichols the owner of Contour Creative. This wide ranging conversation talks about her business, burritos, farmers markets, hiking and more.

Salt Blade sliced salami

Explore Washington State Giveaway: Salt Blade Meats and Belly Rub Spices

Explore Washington State is working to showcase and support Washington State businesses, artists, and creators. At the same time, the Team at EWS wants to lift up your spirits during these…

Temperate rainforest

Exploring the Hoh Rain Forest

We’ve all heard the opinion that among the different locations in the United States, western Washington is almost perpetually grey and rainy. While that may be the case in winter…

Man standing in front of river with sunglasses

Explore Washington State Giveaway: Contour Creative

Explore Washington State is working to showcase and support Washington State businesses, artists, and creators. At the same time, the Team at EWS wants to lift up your spirits during these…

Skagit Valley Tulip

Shop Small and Support Washington Creatives Amidst Coronavirus: Part Four

Another week of staying home, but another week of supporting Washington creatives and small businesses across the state. Today I’ve rounded up some brands doing fun things for Mother’s Day,…

Snowy mountains

Shop Small and Support Washington Creatives Amidst Coronavirus: Part Three

We are back! Welcome to part three of Shop Small and Support Washington Creatives Amidst Coronavirus. This week I am talking about three businesses that I have been obsessing over…

Cupcakes

Shop Small and Support Washington Creatives Amidst Coronavirus: Part Two

Is it just me, or does being in lockdown make you extremely hungry too? I’m craving comfort food, cozy clothes and social contact. While Skype and social media can provide…

Mount Rainier

Shop Small and Support Washington Creatives Amidst Coronavirus: Part One

During this time of sheltering in place, we here at Explore Washington State want to take this time to share some of our favorite local businesses. Supporting the small and…

Wrapped present

Washington State Holiday Gift Guide

There are hundreds of reasons why Washington is so incredible, from our other-worldly forests, to our beaches. And then there’s all of the delicious coffee and exquisite culinary experiences. It’s…

Ellensburg downtown

Pit Stop in Ellensburg

While Ellensburg is perhaps best known for the Ellensburg Rodeo (yee-haw) and for Central Washington University, this small town more to offer to visitors. Here are some place to check out…

Palouse Falls

The Obsession with the Palouse Falls 

Seriously. The obsession that Washington residents, and visitors alike have for the Palouse Falls is ridiculous. But you know what? We get it, we do. It pretty much sums up…