COVID-19 has presented a lot of challenges this year for celebrating the holidays, but Ridgefield has found some creative ways to keep the spirit alive. This year, Ridgefield’s Hometown Celebration features activities you can enjoy outdoors, from your car, or at home. Here's the lineup. Saturday, December 5 From noon to 2 p.m., drive around … Continue reading 2020 holiday fun in Ridgefield, Washington
Update, December 6, 2020: Watch the recording of the tree lighting and celebration here. ---------------------------------- Tune into the City of Battle Ground's Facebook page or YouTube channel on Friday, December 4, at 6 p.m. to watch the Holiday Tree Lighting & Celebration. The Battle Ground High School Choir leads caroling while everyone waits for Santa to arrive in … Continue reading Stream Battle Ground’s Holiday Tree Lighting & Celebration
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
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
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
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
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
Photo by Cheryl Landes The Yakima Visitor Information Center in Yakima, Washington, has reopened after being closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. In addition to providing information to people visiting the area, the center has a large gift shop with items made in the … Continue reading Yakima Visitor Information Center reopens
The tiny pioneer post office near Mineral, Washington Photos by Cheryl Landes A tiny empty building that looks like a weathered shed stands at the side of Mineral Hill Road one mile north of the small town of Mineral, Washington. That might not sound impressive, but this tiny building has a big history. It's considered … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: A tiny pioneer post office near Mineral, Washington
Mineral Lake, Washington Photos by Cheryl Landes On a beautiful day, there's nothing better than just stopping to enjoy the view. Doing absolutely nothing is a good way to recharge at a time when we need it the most. During a weekend day drive on a road we'd never followed, we discovered such a place … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Enjoying the view at Mineral Lake, Washington
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