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Washougal launches the holiday season with virtual tree lighting, drive-through celebration

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Photo by Cheryl Landes Update, December 3, 2020: Stream the recorded tree lighting ceremony here. The City of Washougal, Washington, is hosting one virtual and one drive-through event this week to kick off the holiday season. On Thursday, December 3, at 6 p.m., go to the city's Facebook page to watch the tree lighting from … Continue reading Washougal launches the holiday season with virtual tree lighting, drive-through celebration

Watch the tree lighting in Boston Common from home

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The Christmas tree in the Boston Common in 2018. Every year, Nova Scotia delivers a tree to Boston in thanks for the city's help after a devastating explosion in Halifax in 1917. (photo by Cheryl Landes) Update, December 3, 2020: Stream the countdown to the tree lighting here. The 2020 tree lighting in the Boston … Continue reading Watch the tree lighting in Boston Common from home

Get Christmas Tea To-Go at the Pomeroy Farm December 18-19

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The Pomeroy Farm cancelled its annual Christmastime at the Farm this year because of safety concerns from COVID-19. Instead, they're hosting Christmas Tea To-Go on Friday and Saturday, December 18 and 19. This themed lunch features sandwiches, scones, and desserts similar to those you'd find in a traditional tea service. And there's tea, of course. … Continue reading Get Christmas Tea To-Go at the Pomeroy Farm December 18-19

State Fair Park in Yakima hosts first drive-through Holiday Light Fest

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Image credit: State Fair Park in Yakima, Washington Explore a new light display from the comfort and safety of your car this holiday season in the Yakima Valley. From now until Sunday, December 6, State Fair Park glitters with 12 displays and 20 miles of lights illumating the park's buildings and trees, along with other … Continue reading State Fair Park in Yakima hosts first drive-through Holiday Light Fest

Stream the holiday tree lighting at Westlake Park in Seattle

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The holiday tree at Westlake Park in downtown Seattle (photo by Cheryl Landes) Update, November 28, 2020: Watch the video of the tree lighting at the Downtown Seattle Association's Facebook page. At 5 p.m. Pacific time today, watch the lighting of the holiday tree in front of Westlake Center, the Seattle Star (formerly the Macy's … Continue reading Stream the holiday tree lighting at Westlake Park in Seattle

Armchair photo tours: A fall stroll at the Acton Arboretum

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My favorite maple tree at the Acton Arboretum in Acton, Massachuetts Photos by Cheryl Landes The Acton Arboretum, a 65-acre preserve with trails crossing meadows, gardens, and woods, is a pleasant place to go for a nature walk any season. The fall colors make a stroll here a bigger treat. The arboretum was established in … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: A fall stroll at the Acton Arboretum

Armchair photo tours: Damon Pond near Ashby, Massachusetts

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Damon Pond near Ashby, Massachusetts Photos by Cheryl Landes Damon Pond in the Willard Brook State Forest is a nice place to stop and take a short break during a drive in northcentral Massachusetts. There's a short walk along the beach and a cute covered pedestrian bridge across Willard Brook. The pedestrian bridge crossing Willow … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Damon Pond near Ashby, Massachusetts

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site reopens after COVID closure

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The stockade at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Washington Photos by Cheryl Landes The Fort Vancouver National Historic Site reopened on October 20 after being closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hours are limited, as are some capacities. The visitor center is open on Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. until … Continue reading Fort Vancouver National Historic Site reopens after COVID closure

Take a video tour of some beautiful gardens in the Yakima area

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The Yakima Area Arboretum in Yakima, Washington Photos by Cheryl Landes Every year, the Yakima Area Arboretum hosts a tour of some of the most beautiful gardens in or near the city. That changed this year because of safety concerns from COVID-19. Instead, the arboretum created five video tours and posted them to its YouTube … Continue reading Take a video tour of some beautiful gardens in the Yakima area