Olympia
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…
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…
Blue 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…
Batdorf & 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…
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…
