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Surviving a freak snow storm: Eight lessons on preparedness

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:February 12, 2019
  • Post category:For locals/Growing
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On Friday, a winter storm moved in and on Saturday it knocked the power out--and it stayed out for the better part of three days. By Sunday, our unheated house…

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A copy of a copy can be a beautiful thing

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:February 15, 2018
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Check out the Tivoli fountain inspired fountain at the Washing State Capitol Campus.

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Read more about the article Winged Victory Monument

Winged Victory Monument

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:February 13, 2018
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Winged Victory is one of the many public art pieces on the Washington Capitol Campus in Olympia, Washington.

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Read more about the article What time is it?

What time is it?

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:February 11, 2018
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Check out the Territorial Sundial on the Washington State Capitol Grounds in Olympia and try your hand at a DIY version.

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Read more about the article Get thee to the Farmers Market!

Get thee to the Farmers Market!

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:February 2, 2018
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Don't miss the Olympia Farmers Market, a 40+ year tradition.

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Read more about the article Sylvester Park: End of the Oregon Trail Marker

Sylvester Park: End of the Oregon Trail Marker

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:January 27, 2018
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See the End of The Oregon Trail Marker in Olympia's Sylvester Park.

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Read more about the article Eld Inlet and Mud Bay

Eld Inlet and Mud Bay

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:January 19, 2018
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Outsized metal cattle sculptures, a mud bay and an inlet named after a 19th-century midshipman.

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Read more about the article Building community and inspiring a love of reading: Free Little Libraries

Building community and inspiring a love of reading: Free Little Libraries

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:January 4, 2018
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Visit one of the many Little Free Libraries around Olympia including the one at Griffin Fire Station on Steamboat Island Rd.

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Read more about the article Burfoot Park

Burfoot Park

  • Post author:Jake Kupiec
  • Post published:January 2, 2018
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Burfoot Park offers a park with facilities, hiking through lush woods and beautiful beach views.

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