History and Culture
Visiting the Historic Thorp Mill and Museum
Driving along Interstate-90 through Central Washington yields a myriad of picturesque views. From the barns with unique quilted emblems, to the groves of trees and even the random farm stands,…
Spending a Day at Fort Spokane
Many Pacific Northwesterners are unaware of the fascinating history of the state of Washington, particularly on the far-less-populated eastern side of the state. From the production of plutonium during World…
Visiting Cedar Creek Grist Mill
Take a drive, away from the noise of the city and into the Washington country. Not too far lies an ornament of history. 15 minutes from I-5 and only 30…
Spending a Weekend in Ellensburg
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,…
Spending a Day in Steilacoom Washington
To say that the town of Steilacoom has historical value to the state of Washington and beyond would be an understatement. This seaside village has been there from the beginning,…
Spending a Day in Snoqualmie, Washington
Just a 30-minute drive from Seattle brings you to a small town full of big adventures. And when you visit the cute town of Snoqualmie, you’ll find that it’s just…
Visiting Port Gamble
Traveling Northbound on Highway 3 towards the Hood Canal Bridge, a large brown sign stands on the shoulder reading “National Historic Landmark straight ahead.” Passing the bridge exit on my…
Remembering the Day the Mountain Blew
Where were you when the mountain blew? If you’ve lived in Washington state very long, you have no doubt been asked this question. For those of us who lived here on…
Foss Waterway Seaport – A Must See Tacoma Destination!
If you have traveled into or out of Tacoma, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the Thea Foss Waterway that runs under the 509 bridge just East of downtown. This…
Northern State Hospital Farm
Looking for a quirky but historically rich day trip with some friends? The Northern State Hospital Farm located in Sedro-Woolley, might be what you’re after! Opened as the third hospital…
Barron Ghost Town
As high school history class taught us, in the late 1800’s there was a gold rush in western America. While most headed out west to California, Canada and Alaska, Washington…
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…