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    Art | Beer | Destinations | Ellensburg | Food and Drink | Foodie | History and Culture | Kittitas County | Museums | Things To Do

    Spending a Weekend in Ellensburg

    ByNicole Klauss July 13, 2024October 26, 2025

    Ellensburg, Washington, is just a two-hour drive from Seattle and is one of the hidden gems of the Pacific Northwest. Located east of the Cascade Mountain Range off Interstate 90, Ellensburg offers outdoor recreation like biking, fishing on the Yakima River, hiking and more. The charming city is home to around 20,000 people, and is…

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    Visiting Central Washington University

    ByEmily Masseth May 5, 2024December 5, 2024

    Voted as one of the ‘Most Dynamic Micropolitan Areas’ in the nation by the Walton Family Foundation is none other than Ellensburg, Washington. Not only does Ellensburg possess a charming and historic downtown, it is also the home of the most diverse university in Washington state, Central Washington University (CWU). History of CWU The doors…

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    Manito Park Arts Festival in Spokane

    ByMolly Lindquist July 15, 2021October 26, 2025

    Manito Park on Spokane’s South Hill is known throughout our community as the crown jewel of Spokane. It boasts five meticulously cultivated gardens, a pond, hiking trails and soft hills of grass and pine trees. The Friends of Manito non-profit organization will be adding to that with the first-ever Art Festival to be held in…

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    A Beginner’s Guide to Getting “The Shot”

    ByGarrett Hanson November 18, 2020February 20, 2026

    It was nearly a decade ago when social media became more of a regular part of my life. I had used social media for a few years at that point, limited maybe to one or two platforms. Once I was in college meeting TONS of new people, I found myself downloading every app I could…

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    Art | Beer | Bellingham | Cider | Destinations | Food and Drink | Museums | Things To Do | Whatcom County

    Spending a Weekend in Downtown Bellingham

    ByBrandon Fralic December 30, 2019January 26, 2025

    Situated between the North Cascades and the Salish Sea, Bellingham is best known for its natural scenery, outdoor recreation and world-class beer scene. And you don’t even have to leave downtown to experience some of the city’s best attractions. From there you can easily explore the unique experiences and flavors of this college town of…

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    Spending a Day in Port Angeles

    ByZac Blaylock October 7, 2019January 24, 2025

    Looking for a day trip filled with arts and culture? Join Zac Blaylock as he takes us on a trip to Port Angeles, WA. I grew up on the Olympic Peninsula near the Ediz Hook and the Olympic Mountains after my mom moved back from Bellingham when I was just 3 years old. Aside from…

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  • Museum of Un-Natural History, Walla Walla Washington
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    Museum of Un-Natural History

    ByMacKenzie Passegger June 16, 2018December 16, 2024

    *Note: there are some images that might not be suitable for children in this article, please use discretion.  If you’re in the Walla Walla area, chances are you’ve heard of Gerald Matthew’s Museum of Un-Natural History. And if you haven’t, well, you’re in for a treat.    Who is Gerald “Gerry” Matthews you ask? He is…

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    Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center

    ByExplore Washington State August 25, 2017November 20, 2024

    Federal Way residents are excited to welcome the addition of the Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center to the newly remodeled downtown district as of August 19th, 2017. From Seattle to Tacoma, those who are interested in the arts eagerly anticipate the growth of the Center into a venue that attracts renowned performers, making…

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