So you want to start gardening and don’t know where to start? There’s no wrong or right way to gardening. There are some guidelines that people do follow, but one doesn’t need to follow it to the T to be successful at growing vegetables and fruit. With a little research, you can walk away with…
Bekah Zietz Flynn from Sub Pop Records is our guest for this episode. Bekah is a Publicity and International Promotions Manager for the Sub Pop and Hardly Art music labels. Sub Pop was founded in 1988 and is often called the label that brought us the Grunge Movement. Some of the well known names that…
Ilias Mastrogiannis on ouzo, mastiha, rakomelo and the Greek heritage behind Mastrogiannis Distillery. On the Exploring Washington State Podcast.
As a new resident of Washington, I’ve heard of the many, beautiful flower farms that you can find in this state, but while exploring Whidbey Island this fall, I stumbled upon a place called the Chocolate Flower Farm and had to stop by. Now, I’m sure you’re wondering what a chocolate flower farm exactly is,…
Andrew Hughes, Seattle area high altitude athlete, is our guest for this episode. Growing up in Poulsbo Andrew grew up playing outside and enjoying nature. He also grew up with Mount Rainier visible to him on a regular (remember we have clouds here) basis. Life has a way of happening and it was not until Andrew…
Erica Kutz is a freelance graphic designer, art director, and producer as Mountainmind. She represents outdoor brands as an ambassador including Kona Bike and Arc’teryx. She tells us about snowboarding and splitboarding in the North Cascades. Erica talks about growing up snowboarding and skiing, and more recently split boarding. She explains how she approaches testing the…
When you think of Seattle, Washington – the city known for its lush green (the Emerald City), rolling mountains and the Pacific Ocean (another name given called the Pacific Northwest) – what comes to mind? Most people think of Seattle in these terms: I’ve learned that when you’re curious about visiting a different city, the…
Spokane has grown into a kid-friendly city in recent years and it always seems to be getting better. Between Downtown Spokane, North Spokane and South Spokane, there is always something to do or see for kids of all ages. Downtown Spokane with Kids Riverfront Park Riverfront Park was recently renovated to include some great new…
My wife and I recently became residents of Washington State and are very happy about this exciting new chapter of our lives. Shortly after settling into our apartment in the Capitol Hill section of Seattle, we agreed our new little home felt a little empty and needed a new little pet, so we ventured on…
Shawn Niles otherwise known as The Fat Pastor joins the show for this episode. Growing up in the Yakima area, Shawn was drawn to food at an early age. Spending Thanksgiving Day helping his dad in the kitchen is one of his most cherished memories. After moving away and living on the east coast and…
Welcome to another exciting blog post on the “Exploring Washington State” podcast! In this episode, our host Scott Cowan sits down with Ed Marquand, a remarkable figure behind the transformation of Tieton, Washington. Join us as we explore Ed’s fascinating journey and dive into how creativity and community spirit have revitalized a small town. Planning…
The Gnome Trail in Maple Valley is pure tiny human magic. The 0.7-mile loop will have your kiddo racing through the woods in wonder and awe. As a parent or caregiver, you too might feel like pixie dust magic hangs in the air. After all, the chorus of giggles that ripples through these woods is…
