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It’s time again for the Christmas Forest 2014 in Olympia WA at the Red Lion Hotel! When: December 3 – 7, 2014 Where: Red Lion Hotel, 2300 Evergreen Park Drive, Olympia WA Cost: Adults $6, Children $1 (under 12) More information: www.provforest.org The Christmas Forest is a five-day holiday event showcasing designer-decorated Christmas trees …
Temporary housing options in Olympia WA (that don’t involve a friend’s couch or a tent in the wilderness!). Relocating to the area while house-hunting, or just timing your home sale with your new home purchase may require an option of finding temporary housing. Here are some options for temporary housing in and around Olympia WA that …
You probably can guess who the 8 most important people are that you need to know when buying a home but how do you find the “good” ones? The ones that can make your transaction happen, not break it? With all of these 8 most important people, these professionals all have several key traits in common. They: are experts …
Taking a walking tour of the South Capitol neighborhood of Olympia WA is a walk through Olympia’s history. The South Capitol neighborhood is what is says – it is just south of the Capitol building and campus. Residents are not only close to the Capitol but they can also get to downtown and the waterfront …
Discovering the wild side of McAllister Park, Olympia WA While out walking in McAllister Park in Olympia WA, I discovered the Serengeti. Dry yellowed grass surrounded this lone tree as it stretched up to the sky, hoping for a few drops of rain. I walked a little further to get out of the heat, and …
This cumulus cloud looks like Mount Rainier has erupted! I snapped this shot today before this cloud dissipated but it did look like Mount Rainier was steaming and getting ready to erupt (with a little imagination!). Mount Rainier is the largest mountain and volcano in the lower 48 states. It is in the Cascade Mountain Range, …
Mark your calendars, Thurston County Washingtonians: on July 1, 2014, single-use plastic bags will be banned I love my reusable bags. This ban is not only a smart move towards a healthier environment but it’s an easy change for most consumers because the reusable bags are far superior to thin plastic bags. The reusable bags can …
Here is the East Olympia WA real estate market update as of April 2014 (area 449 on the map below). East Olympians enjoy a variety of home choices – from the gated golf community of Indian Summer to larger parcels suitable for horses to a mix of both worlds! Residents enjoy biking and walking on the Chehalis-Western Trail, Lattin’s Country Cider …
Here is the North Olympia WA real estate market update as of April 2014 (area 447 on the map below). North Olympia beckons home-dwellers who are inspired by vintage homes, some of which are on the Historic Registry. This area includes the Capitol area, downtown Olympia and East Olympia hill. Homes in this area range from the majestic homes of …
Here is the South Olympia WA real estate market update as of April 2014 (area 448 on the map below). South Olympia is considered a desirable part of Thurston County by its residents. Many residents covet the Olympia School District, especially Olympia High School. There are residents in this area who belong to the Tumwater School District. South Olympians have …