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History Lesson: Deception Pass.

by Bethany Dunn

October 13, 2008

While not a Seattle landmark, per se, Deception Pass is located north in Island County, and should be on your short list for a day-visit. Technically, Deception Pass is a strait (narrow, navigable channel of water that connects two larger navigable bodies of water) that connects Skagit Bay, which is part of Puget Sound, with the Strait of Juan de Fuca. While breathtaking in  Read more...

History Lesson: Washington State Capitol.

by Bethany Dunn

August 18, 2008

It's never too early to start talking to your preschooler about government, and a great place to start is local government. Children respond to visual cues; a visit to the State Capital Building could jump start your little legislator. Olympia was named the capital of the Washington Territory in 1854, before the State of Washington was carved out and admitted to the union as the  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in seattle

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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