By Jake Luplow Could you imagine living in a world of black and white: walking into the city and seeing skyscrapers and cars and people, all just shades of grey? A land where charcoal and soot form the backdrop of your life. Yauger Park, located in West Olympia, used to be just that: a [...]
Thurston County-owns and operates 22 miles of Chehalis Western Trail in public ownership. The trail is an integral and significant linkage in the planned 48-mile county-managed trail system. It features four trailhead facilities with parking, restrooms, and picnic facilities at the Chambers Lake Boat Launch, Scenic Overlook at Chambers Lake, the Yelm Highway Pedestrian [...]
.: All Star Ford :. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has stocked nearly 3 million catchable size trout in lakes throughout Washington State, and more than 200,000 of those trout are in lakes right here in Thurston County! WDFW reports that even the smallest of those fish average 11–13 inches [...]
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, on the Nisqually River Delta in southern Puget Sound, was established in 1974 for the protection of migratory birds. Three thousand acres of salt and freshwater marshes, grasslands, riparian, and mixed forest habitats provide resting and nesting areas for migratory waterfowl, songbirds, raptors, and wading birds. Nisqually National Wildlife [...]
By Amy Rowley The Capitol Campus, housing Washington State’s government, is home to a diverse set of buildings, ample green space, public art, and thoughtful memorials. It’s an ideal place to find entertainment (and slip in some education) for kids of all ages. Grab a two-hour, free parking spot along Capitol Way. Follow along as [...]
By: Stacy Fisher It’s cold, dreary and wet outside… our family is headed to the beach! How lucky we are to live in Washington (really). Unlike Oregon and California, with a license, rake and a bucket you can head to our public beaches and forage for wild oysters. Similar to growing your own vegetables, shellfish [...]
Let’s face it: Rainy days are the norm here in Thurston County for at least nine months of the year. There’s no sense in fighting it; some days we must simply pull on the galoshes and raincoats and stamp through the puddles. But on those days when purposely getting drenched just isn’t practical, look for [...]
By Stacee Sledge When you think of wastewater, the first word that comes to mind probably isn’t innovation. But the LOTT Clean Water Alliance brings exactly that to its treatment and reuse of one of life’s necessary byproducts – and in doing so, has implemented an impressive array of green practices that directly benefit our [...]
By: Stacee Sledge We certainly get our share of rainy days in Thurston County. And anyone with a toddler or preschooler knows being cooped up indoors too long – oftentimes with too much television providing passive entertainment – can lead to a severe case of cabin fever for all. The next time you find yourself [...]
Priest Point Park offers a great hilly walk or run with enough variety in the scenery to keep you entertained for miles worth of combined short loops. The trail is very well maintained and there is ample foot traffic on the trail to make you feel like others are around. Added Information http://olympiawa.gov/city-services/parks/parks-and-trails/priest-point-park.aspx
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