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Thrifty Thurston Visits Tolmie State Park

A little known fact about Tolmie State Park is that it is home to an underwater dive park built for and by scuba divers. The...

Thrifty Thurston Rides Bikes With Kids

By Sara Johnson It took only a handful of minutes for each of our two daughters to learn how to ride the bikes we recently...

Thrifty Thurston Celebrates the Salmon Migration

By Katie Doolittle “See the salmon here!” The bright letters appear at the 5th Avenue Bridge in downtown Olympia some time in late August or...

Plan an Olympia Weekend Staycation

By Gale Hemmann The last days of summer are upon us. As families prepare for back-to-school and busy schedules ahead, you may find yourself yearning...

10 Walks around Olympia to Keep Your Dog Happy

By Tali Haller The routine 15 to 45 minute walk around the neighborhood is sufficient for getting your body moving after a long day of...

Dining Out with Dogs: 9 Olympia Restaurants Welcome Your Canine

By Gale Hemmann Both my dog and I love to eat. If you, like me, also like to take your dog out and about with...

Thrifty Thurston Lists 25 Free Things to Do With Kids This Summer in Olympia

We all know it's coming - the start of summer. Whether you define it around the school bell schedule or when the weather finally...

Discover South Sound Prairies This Spring

Submitted by Audrey Lamb, Center for Natural Lands Management Beautiful and mysterious prairies hide in pockets throughout the South Sound. The best way to appreciate...

Thrifty Thurston Captures Salmon Migration

By Kathryn Millhorn I’m the cheapest person I know. Heck, I’m probably the cheapest person YOU know. If I won the lottery today, I’d still...

Memories On Hood Canal – A Visit To Twanoh State Park

By Alyssa Ramsfield Just one hour north of Olympia you can find one of the most picturesque state parks Washington has to offer. Warm, saltwater...

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