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    Destinations | Aberdeen | Grays Harbor County | Olympia | Thurston County

    Roadside Attractions from Olympia to the Pacific Coast

    ByEric Allan June 12, 2024February 20, 2026

    We have all heard it a thousand times: “It’s about the journey, not the destination.” So when we are heading somewhere for the long weekend, what do we do? Jump in the car and drive as fast as we can without stopping to explore anywhere along the way. While I have certainly been guilty of…

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  • Lady Washington Lives On in Aberdeen
    Destinations | Aberdeen | Grays Harbor County | History and Culture | Museums

    Lady Washington Lives On in Aberdeen

    ByMacKenzie Passegger November 19, 2017February 20, 2026

    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 know it was originally created in 1787? Yeah, it’s that old. Kind of. History Lesson! According to Historical Seaport, in 1788 the original Lady Washington…

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