birding in olympia
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One Hour Birding in Olympia, Washington

When I decided to write a birding feature for Explore Washington State, I wracked my brain about which of my favorite birding locales I would showcase for an hour of birding. Ultimately I decided that it would be most appropriate to take you on a journey that echoes my own when I first began birding,…

cow sculptures
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Roadside Attractions from Olympia to the Pacific Coast

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…

Mission Creek
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Discovering Mission Creek Nature Park in Olympia

We are living in a life full of technology. To reach this level of technology, mankind has sometimes sacrificed getting out into nature in favor of the newest gadgets. That’s why it’s always nice to find a spot like Mission Creek Nature Park in Olympia that has conserved some beautiful part of nature. Hopefully this short…