Olympia
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,…
Read MoreBlue Heron Bakery Olympia, Washington Day 26 of the 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
More than 40 years ago. Blue Heron Bakery opened their doors in 1977. Not sure when they started serving coffee =) Their location in West Olympia is in a modern metal building. They are in the same building as Don Juan’s Mexican Kitchen & Cantina. I was meeting a friend for coffee and breakfast, so…
Read MoreBatdorf & Bronson Dancing Goats Espresso Bar Olympia, Washington Day 21 of the 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
Seems like we are on a bit of a goat theme. Today my visit to Batdorf & Bronson Dancing Goats Espresso Bar in Olympia. Yesterday the Mountain Goat Coffee Company in Packwood. Tomorrow??? No goats I promise. Large company serves quality beans Batdorf & Bronson is the largest coffee company that I have visited so…
Read MoreDiscovering 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…
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