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09/01/2024

#8 - Explore the most recently completed section of the Spruce Railroad Trail. Hugging the north shore of Lake Crescent, this section of trail is a segment of the Olympic Discovery Trail and includes the last two miles of the historic 1918 Spruce Railroad Grade located between the McFee Tunnel and the Daley-Rankin Tunnel. (Photo via Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition)
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Situated along the historic gold rush Robe Valley of the Mountain Loop Highway, with a view of Mt. Pilchuck, Paca Pride brings a uniquely modern and accessible, rustic experience to the Cascade Mountains. Come explore an area known for its many hiking trails, alpine lakes, mountain meadows, railroad...

11/04/2023

We explore Kurt Cobain Memorial Park in Aberdeen Washington along the banks of the muddy Wishkah River.

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31/03/2023

THE RUCKER GALLOPING GOOSE:
There were nine of these white cars, nicknamed the "galloping goose/geese" which were outfitted with special metal flanged tires and carried both passengers and baggage. Amother reason the Rucker brothers opted to use these was due to the freight and locomotives being more expensive to run. The Rucker brothers painted everything they owned white, including their mill buildings, fences and eight of their gas cars. The only exception was Wyatt Rucker's gas car which was called the "Black Mariah".

The gas cars were part of the Hartford Eastern Railway that provided daily service from Hartford to Silverton, and to Monte Cristo on Wednesdays. To supplement their logging and freight business, the Rucker brothers first built a resort with cabins and tents at Camp Glacier and later built the Big Four Inn which opened to the public on July 2, 1921. This three-story, 50 room resort had hot and cold water in the bathrooms, a large fireplace and magnificent views of the mountains which made it a popular year round destination.



31/03/2023

A woman I hold in the highest regard and has made great contributions to Women in History is Carol Cummings, retired Bothell Police Chief. Thank you Carol, for your leadership and for always setting the example of serving our communities with humility.

31/03/2023

In March 1941, two Seattle men threw a fishing line over the side of their rowboat in Hood Canal. A nine-foot, 500-pound shark hit the bait and dragged the boat back and forth for nearly six hours. The shark finally tired and the men hauled it up on the beach with a car. They brought the animal to Seattle where it was hoisted up on a tow truck to be photographed.

This photo, taken , March 30, 1941, shows young Dean Wilcox, Jr. looking at the huge shark caught by his father and a friend in Hood Canal. After the picture was taken, the shark was driven through town, much to the amazement of pedestrians and motorists.

📷: MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, PI23029

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