Articles for tag: Bonneville, Columbia River Gorge, Hot Springs, Olympic National Park

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Hot Springs of Washington

Hot springs are formed when ground water heats up by volcanic pockets below the earth’s surface. Infused with ground minerals, the water reaches its boiling point and then rises back to the surface to cool in the pools we know as hot springs. Washington State boasts 30 hot spring locations.(Hot Springs Enthusiast) Many of these ...

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Special Occasion Venues in Kitsap County, Washington

You have a special occasion coming up and you want to make it memorable. What special event venues are available on the Kitsap peninsula and surrounding areas? Depending on the size of your group, there are accommodations ranging from modest to luxurious. They can cover the spectrum of renting out their facility spaces to handling ...

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Lavender Festival in Sequim, WA

Sequim Lavender Festival will be hosting their 11th Annual Lavender Festival on July 20, 21, & 22, 2007. There will be Lavender Farms on Tour, a Street Fair featuring Northwest crafts and food. Lovers of lavender flowers, plants and fragrance will adore the chance to immerse themselves in the lavender fields located on Washington State’s ...

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The Beaches of Washington State

The Northwest offers scenic coasts for swimming, kite flying, driving, horseback riding, walking, surfing, clam digging and bird watching. There are places to observe the marine life, places to relax and watch the waves, and places to seen the majesty of nature. In Washington state, from Long Beach on the south end to Ruby Beach ...

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Top 5 Activities for Families at Olympic National Park

Washington state’s spectacular Olympic National Park offers a wealth of affordable family adventures. If you’re heading to this magnificent park that’s home to one of the only temperate rain forests in the northern hemisphere, here are the top five activities that are sure to keep both adults and kids smiling. Short Hikes If you thought ...

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Greenwood, Washington – Seattle’s Top Neighborhood

Check out Greenwood Washington, one of Seattle’s top neighborhoods… In the late 1800’s, Greenwood was actually a cemetery, and was called Woodland until 1907. In 1907 the bodies were removed and the neighborhood was platted for housing instead. The oversized lots are 5,663 square feet, but some are now being divided for newer construction. The ...