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Spending a Weekend in Fairhaven
ByBrandon Fralic January 15, 2020February 3, 2025

Fairhaven is perhaps the most charming place in Bellingham. Perched atop a hillside sloping gently toward Bellingham Bay, the historic district packs shops, eateries and bars into several square blocks of 19th-century red brick buildings — all within walking distance of one another. Parking is free and there’s plenty to see. From cobblestone streets to…

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Things To Do | Beer | Dessert | Destinations | Food and Drink | Foodie | History and Culture | King County | Museums | Places to See | Snoqualmie

Spending a Day in Snoqualmie, Washington
ByHilary Walesch December 20, 2019February 19, 2026

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 minutes away from beautiful hikes like the Snoqualmie Pass and rivers such as the Snoqualmie river. But as you dig a little deeper, you’ll find…

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Destinations | Places to See | Things To Do | Wahkiakum County

Visiting Skamokawa Farmstead and Creamery
BySelena Delano November 1, 2019December 30, 2024

Skamokawa Farmstead and Creamery Have you ever wanted to bottle feed a baby goat? Learn how artisan cheese is made? Show your kiddos the connection between the food we eat, and where it comes from? Yes? Road trip! Grab your muck boots and rain gear (because you never know in the PNW), and head out…

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Destinations | Hiking | Places to See | Recreation | Spokane | Spokane County | Spokane Valley

5 Easy Day Hikes Near Spokane
ByMolly Lindquist September 18, 2019February 25, 2026

On the hunt for your next easy hike to tackle in Eastern Washington? Find your next favorite day hike near Spokane with Explore Washington State contributor Molly Lindquist. Near nature, near perfect. Spokane is comfortably nestled at the start of the Rock Mountain foothills, has one hundred lakes within an hour’s drive, contains Washington’s largest…

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Riverfront Park Spokane in Washington
ByMolly Lindquist September 9, 2019March 5, 2026

Have you visited Riverfront Park in Spokane WA? If you haven’t made it to the Riverfront Park yet, this is a must-see tourist destination in Lilac City. Riverfront Park boasts stunning waterfall views, great family recreational activities, and plenty of other adventures to hit within just a few blocks. You can spend hours walking the…

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Clallam County | Destinations | Places to See | Port Angeles

Exploring Port Angeles
ByExplore Washington State October 3, 2018January 7, 2025

Port Angeles is tucked off in between the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, and the strait of Juan De Fuca in Callam County. Just a two-hour drive and a ferry boat ride from Seattle, with Olympic National Park towering overhead as its backyard, Port Angeles offers a true maritime small town feel. When driving…

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Destinations | Events and Festivals | Fun with Kids | Grant County | Places to See

The Grant County Fair & the Moses Lake Roundup
ByExplore Washington State September 28, 2018October 26, 2025

Written by: Leanna Cushman – @leannacushman If the only thing you know about Grant County is the Gorge Amphitheatre, you may not know about the Grand Coulee laser light show, the healing waters of Soap Lake or the jam packed fun of the Grant County Fair. Let’s talk about that last thing. For someone who lived…

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Sammamish and Issaquah Nature Spots
ByExplore Washington State September 24, 2018February 25, 2026

This guest post was written by Mercedes Benedict. A toddler mom and lover of the outdoors, you can find her & her toddlers adventures at: @maxwellandbeatrix When you have two high-energy toddlers getting outside to explore is a must. Luckily this is where the Sammamish/Issaquah excels. Located east of Seattle this busy suburb is situated near Cougar…

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