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Visiting The Borst Home Museum In Centralia

A visit to Centralia isn’t complete without stopping by the Borst Home Museum where you can learn about the family who once lived there. The museum offers a peek into…

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Try Aplets And Cotlets In Cashmere

If you take a trip to Cashmere, it’s worth stopping at Liberty Orchards to pick up some fresh Aplets and Cotlets, a Pacific Northwest candy that brings the blossom-fresh flavor…

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Visiting The Cranberry Museum In Long Beach

The Pacific Coast Cranberry Research Foundation, was established in 1922, almost one hundred years ago, in Long Beach. Their goals, per their website are to fund cranberry research, maintain cranberry…

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Washington Lavender

Washington Lavender located in Port Angeles, Washington is a relaxation haven. The land was originally bought 15 years ago by a Canadian couple, Dan and Jane Abbott. They had a…

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Scenic Pend Oreille River Train

Update October 2022. We do not have any information about the status of the train. We do not believe the train is in operation at this time. Beginning in Newport,…

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Norwegian Influence in Poulsbo

Founded by Ole Stubb, a Norwegian immigrant in 1875, Poulsbo is often referred to as “Little Norway,” with good reason. Throughout history this portion of land in the North Kitsap…

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History of Central Washington University

Did you know that Central Washington University has actually gone through four name changes? It’s only been CWU since 1977. Originally founded in 1891, its first name was “Washington State…

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Deep Sea Fishing In Westport

Deep sea fishing is by definition any kind of fishing done in water about 100 feet deep on a boat, that isn’t easily visible from shore. This makes Westport, Washington…

Lady Washington Lives On in Aberdeen

You may have seen the majestic Lady Washington in such films such as “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” or “Star Trek: Generations.” But did you…

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Predators of the Heart

Predators of the Heart is a special animal refuge located in Anacortes, Washington. They are a non-profit organization that is dedicated to nurturing and helping “all species of wild animals…

Explore A Stonehenge Replica at the Maryhill Museum

Located in Goldendale, the Maryhill Museum of Art first opened in 1940. Back then, Time Magazine called it “the world’s most isolated art museum.” Today it is a popular stop…

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Not Just Home To The Rodeo

A small town of just over 1,600 residents, Ritzville isn’t a vacation hotspot. And while there may not be much to do in this 1.70 square mile area, it does…