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Pendleton Woolen Mills in Washougal, Washington

Allyson Haymaker — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 05:37:22 +0000

Until we toured the Pendleton Woolen Mills in Washougal, Washington, we had no idea how much goes into turning sheep's wool into fabric. The fascinating tours begin and end at the company's outlet store, which offers a large selection of Pendleton clothing, blankets and fabric. A knowledgeable and friendly guide, [...]

Cape Flattery, Washington

Allyson Haymaker — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:36:38 +0000

My husband and I recently took a long-awaited trip in our motor home to the Northwest, where we saw amazing places like Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. But one of the highlights of the entire trip was a little-known spot in Washington: Cape Flattery, the northwesternmost point in the continental [...]

Boehms Candy Kitchen in Issaquah, Washington

Allyson Haymaker — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:02:33 +0000

We have a suggestion if you visit our hometown of Issaquah, Washington. Take your sweet time and visit Boehms Candy Kitchen, a chocolate shop and art museum rolled into one. Above the store is the Edelweiss Chalet, a residence that founder Julius Boehms built in 1956 to house his astonishing [...]

Snoqualmie Falls, Washington

Allyson Haymaker — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:56:17 +0000

This thundering cascade in central Washington is taller than Niagara Falls. Every time we see Snoqualmie Falls, we're amazed by its beauty and power. The waters plunge dramatically from a height of 268 feet, almost 100 feet taller than Niagara Falls, and the mist from the gorge below often rises [...]

Chainsaw Carvings, Washington

Allyson Haymaker — Thu, 19 May 2011 07:46:51 +0000

Like many towns in Washington, Snoqualmie started as a logging center, a heritage that's kept alive in the George Kenny School of Chainsaw Carving downtown. A self-taught champion carver, George runs one of the few such schools in North America, and exhibits his and his students' creations in his gallery [...]

Troll Haven, Washington

Allyson Haymaker — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:47:05 +0000

Locals told us to see little-known Troll Haven, an attraction outside Sequim on northwestern Washington's Olympic Peninsula. We're glad we took their advice--what a place! As we drove through rural countryside, unsure if we were going the right way, we were encouraged when we passed fanciful carved fence posts shaped [...]