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You’ll now notice the “K” symbol at the bottom of our posts and pages. It’s a plugin that allows you to read the Washington, Our Home, blog on your Kindle device. As there are three Kindles in my household (one Fire and two readers), I’m excited to try it out! It’ll be great to be able to offer our content to Kindle users and I hope you find it useful as well. Please let us know in the comments section if you have a Kindle and if you plan on using it to read our blog!
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Almost every year I pack up the family and head ten miles south of our Lacey home to go camping at Millersylvania State Park, and every time we make plans to take advantage of the miles of woodland trails skirting its edges. Unfortunately, for a multitude of reasons, we’ve never been able to actually hike those trails. But this weekend I was determined to spend some long-overdue and much-needed quality time in the Washington outdoors, so – since we only have one vehicle and two children – my wife dropped me off at the park entrance on her way south to the Centralia Outlet Mall. Read more
By John O’Connor, Guest Blogger
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Hunting is a very popular sport and hobby for many people these days. It is also a favorite activity that many families engage in together as well. When picking a family hunting trip, a great destination to check out could be Washington State. Washington State is a great place to pick for a hunting trip because it is such a diverse area, not just when talking about different types of game but also in terms of different terrains and ecosystems. With many different terrains such as dense forests, mountains, open valleys, and deserts, options for a great hunting experience are endless. Some types of game that Washington has to offer range from black bear and whitetail deer to moose, various types of waterfowl, turkeys, pheasants, grouse and more. Read more
Fall in Western Washington always brings the wet weather. Sometimes it starts in late August, and sometimes it holds off until October. This year appears to be one of the late years, as we had lots of nice days in September and early October. But make no mistake, fall has finally descended on us. Grey skies, whipping winds, falling leaves, and rain-soaked sidewalks are a dead giveaway. And speaking of dead, Halloween is just around the corner. Read more
1. HAT. An absolute must if you want to keep the sun off your head, neck and ears. There are a number of options for headgear, from baseball-style caps with cloth extending over the neck to the Indiana Jones-style wide-brimmed hat I prefer. I was torn between an Outdoor Research hat with a polyester band and the nylon Sunday Afternoons hat that I ended up with. Either way, go for one with a moisture-wicking headband and lightweight fabric, and it helps to have an elastic adjuster in the back to secure it to your head. SPF protection is also a plus, as is a chinstrap. Read more
