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Millersylvania State Park a Thurston County Forest Treasure

https://youtu.be/QsMqJXyB9FM?si=CLJPGiTWK07fdXoT Recognizing it as a treasure, the Miller family gifted the land that is now Millersylvania State Park to the State of Washington with the...

Getting Out and Living in West Olympia

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7g3kh62pHY] West Olympia has an eclectic culture made up of its local history, its community of residents and its plentiful outdoor recreation. The close...
Friendly Grove Park

Thrifty Thurston Finds End-of-Summer Fun for Teens

What’s the point of having summer break if you aren’t doing anything fun and exciting? Unfortunately, teen activities can get expensive. Shopping, going to...
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Thrifty Thurston Travels on 7 Hikes Perfect for Families

The Pacific Northwest is full of natural beauty, yet another reason we all love calling the area home. Around every corner, along each river...

Thrifty Thurston Lists Activities for Presidents’ Day Weekend

Presidents’ Day weekend poses an exciting opportunity to enjoy a mid-winter break. While many families head out of town to somewhere warm, there are plenty...
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Five Fantastic Mother’s Day Hikes around Thurston County

  By Douglas Scott Finding the perfect gift for Mother’s Day can be tough. If you get chocolate, it will be gone quickly. If you buy...

Thrifty Thurston – Places To Play Outside In Olympia

  It may be back to school for most Thurston County area kids but the weather report still shows sun in the forecast. Gather up the...
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Kayaking the Chehalis River: Exploring Preachers Slough

Imagine paddling out on glassy waters, green foliage as far as the eye can see. Friend’s Landing will get you unplugged and back to...

With Intercity Transit, It’s a Smooth Ride to Parks Across Thurston County

Across Thurston County, parks are woven into the fabric of the region, nestled in residential neighborhoods, lining local shores and bordering city centers. And...
bicyclist on the Larry Scott Trail

Work, Rest, Recharge: Things To Do in Port Ludlow During Your Bleisure Trip

The great thing about working from home is the ability to make that “work-from-wherever-I-want.” So, it may surprise you that most people that work...

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