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A Guide to Visiting the Sequim Lavender Festival

The Lavender Festival in Sequim takes place every third weekend in July and is something you must see when visiting Washington in the Summer months. Walking through the lavender fields…

View of the rugged coast at Tongue Point

Visiting Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctuary

The call of the Olympic Mountains is undeniable. Most of the peninsula gets record rainfall, making it a lush fairytale land of mosses, marmots, and mammoth trees. Some of the…

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Amazing Dog-Friendly Lavender Farms in Sequim

Located 20 miles east of Olympic National Park, a visit to Sequim can easily be added to any itinerary without a detour. As we learned from our lovely trips to…

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Conquering Mount Storm King

Mount Storm King in the Port Angeles area of Olympic National Park boasts one of the most incredible views in Washington. Climbing 2,000 feet above Lake Crescent, you can see…

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Five Rustic Resorts and Lodges on the Olympic Peninsula

Planning a trip to America’s national parks usually involves camping or staying in a historic lodge. Olympic National Park is no exception, with countless campgrounds, lodges and resorts to choose…

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Gift Guide 2020: Shop Mack Provisions

We are kicking off the 2020 Holiday Gift Guide with: Mack Provisions!  Mack Provisions, based in Port Angeles is any Baseball fan’s dream come true. Owner and artist, KC Mack…

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Must-See Spots on the Olympic Peninsula

As road trips and nature have become the go-to for travel this year, Washington state offers so much to explore. The Olympic Peninsula is an incredible family escape offering something…

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Hiking the Dungeness Spit

When I picture myself hiking in the Pacific Northwest, I always see myself set amongst a familiar backdrop — tall trees and even taller mountains. Winding forest streams carve their…

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Visiting Purple Haze Lavender Farm

Outside the city of Sequim, where the dense green foliage of the Olympic Mountains meets the bright blue sea, a wave of purple is surging through town. It’s lavender season…

Exploring Washington State Podcast Episode 3

Conversation with KC Mack of Mack Provisions. All about Wallets, Baseball mitts, and more!

Show Notes Transcript Show Notes In this episode we have a conversation with KC Mack of Mack Provisions. KC shares his story about how he started making wallets and other…

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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…

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Spending a Weekend in Sequim

Sequim is a vibrant small town located along the Olympic Peninsula, and it happens to be one of the driest cities in western Washington. Outdoor enthusiasts, seafood lovers and people…