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Armchair photo tours: Lelooska Museum and living history performance in Ariel, Washington

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Photos by Cheryl Landes The Lelooska Foundation and Cultural Center in Ariel, Washington, was founded in 1977 by members of the Kwakwaka'wakw people. The center has a museum, educational programs and classes, and living history performances. The museum's collection includes items from different Native American cultures, such as handwoven baskets, bags made from corn husks, … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Lelooska Museum and living history performance in Ariel, Washington

Victoria Clipper suspends service between Seattle and Victoria until 2021

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The Victoria Clipper departs the Inner Harbour in Victoria, British Columbia, for Seattle. (photo credit: Clipper, the operator of the Victoria Clipper) The Victoria Clipper has suspended service between Seattle and Victoria, British Columbia until April 30, 2021. Officials from Clipper, the operator of the Victoria Clipper, decided on the suspension for several reasons: The … Continue reading Victoria Clipper suspends service between Seattle and Victoria until 2021

Fern Prairie Art Fest this weekend in Camas, Washington

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A sunflower painting by Liz Pike, who's hosting the Fern Prairie Art Fest July 18-19 at her Shangri-La Farm in Camas, Washington. Liz is well-known for her sunflower paintings. See original works from 13 local artists at the Fern Prairie Art Fest on Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19. The artists' tents will be outdoors, spaced … Continue reading Fern Prairie Art Fest this weekend in Camas, Washington

Heisen House Farm Market opens for the season in Battle Ground, Washington

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Photo credit: Heisen House Vineyards in Battle Ground, Washington Want to get outdoors and shop locally? Head to the Heisen House Farm Market in Battle Ground, Washington, on Sunday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy live music and meet local vendors selling these products during the first farm market of the season: … Continue reading Heisen House Farm Market opens for the season in Battle Ground, Washington

The first Hockinson Berry Festival kicks off on July 11

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It's blueberry season in Southwestern Washington, and there's no better way to indulge than picking your own or buying them directly from the growers. Tomorrow, July 11, you can meet these three local growers and buy their fresh berries at the first annual Hockinson Berry Festival: Prairie Berry Farms Grandma Dixie’s You-Pick Blueberries Majestic Farms … Continue reading The first Hockinson Berry Festival kicks off on July 11

Clark County’s Fourth of July at the Fairgrounds broadcasting a live fireworks show tonight on KPTV

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Photo credit: Clark County's Fourth of July at the Fairgrounds Tonight at 10 p.m., KPTV in Portland (FOX 12 Oregon) is broadcasting a live Independence Day celebration from the Clark County Fairgrounds in Ridgefield, Washington. The 20-minute fireworks show will be synchronized to a music soundtrack. The event is not open to the public this … Continue reading Clark County’s Fourth of July at the Fairgrounds broadcasting a live fireworks show tonight on KPTV

Armchair photo tours: Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular in Vancouver, Washington

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Photos by Cheryl Landes Vancouver's Fireworks Spectacular has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19, so to celebrate Independence Day today, I'm posting photos from last year's fireworks show. When we can celebrate in person, I volunteer at this event at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. I miss not being there this year and … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular in Vancouver, Washington

Armchair photo tours: Whitman Mission National Historic Site near Walla Walla

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A covered wagon on the Oregon Trail at the Whitman Mission National Historic Site near Walla Walla, Washington Photos by Cheryl Landes In the spring of 1836, five years before anyone traveled west on the Oregon Trail, newlywed couple Dr. Marcus Whitman and Narcissa Whitman left their home in upstate New York for Oregon Country. … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Whitman Mission National Historic Site near Walla Walla