0304, 2023

Exploring Maritime Washington

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I am proud to announce the publication of my new book, Exploring Maritime Washington—a History and Guide. Each of the places covered in its pages has a connection to Washington’s maritime history, whether a popular tourist destination or a hidden gem known only to longtime locals. Exploring Maritime Washington provides visitors with a fun and easy way to enjoy each community while learning about Washington’s nautical history. By visiting and

0508, 2019

Hunting the Wild Man of the Wynoochee

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On this episode of the Washington Our Home podcast, we’ll be trekking deep into the forests of western Washington looking for a killer and a victim – who many say are one and the same. And he’s certainly one of the finest woodsmen Washington State has ever produced. We’re hunting a man named John Tornow – otherwise known as the Wild Man of the Wynoochee. In 1911, the misunderstood misanthrope

2404, 2015

Everybody loves Raymond (Washington, that is)

Washington Our Home
April 24, 2015
History, Pacific Ocean, Western Washington
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And why wouldn’t they? It’s a wonderful place to visit on the way from Aberdeen to Long Beach, especially if you’re looking for historical tourism opportunities. The City of Raymond is a community sometimes overlooked in the story of Washington. Like so many other towns scattered across the state, Raymond saw its beginnings as a central point of the lumber industry in the mid- to late-1800s. Raymond’s name comes from

0909, 2011

The A, B and G lines north of Brady, WA

I recently had the fortune to be taken on a personal tour of the Weyerhauser logging areas north of Brady, WA. I’ve been more and more interested in hunting as of late, and a coworker of mine – an avid hunter since he was a teenager – was kind enough to take me on a scouting trip to the area where he hunts every year. Being completely unfamiliar with anything

1710, 2010

Ocean Shores, and the short drive to Quinault

Last weekend was my parents 40th anniversary, so Kelly, Parker and I spent the weekend at their house in Ocean Shores. I realized that I’ve never written about Ocean Shores in this blog, and it was about time I did. I guess we travel there so much, it’s lost some of its initial charm. Ocean Shores is a little less than two hours west of Olympia. To get there, you