Burfoot Park, Olympia WA - 07/26/10 04:05 PM
Burfoot Park, Olympia WA
Burfoot Park in Olympia, WA is located at the mouth of Budd Inlet very near Boston Harbor. The park is property of Thurston County and includes over 50 acres of nature trails, playgrounds, picnic areas and beaches.
The beaches include views of the Olympic Mountains, Budd Inlet, and the state capitol dome as well as plenty of opportunities for hands on learning about Puget Sound creatures. Crabs, clams, geoducks, jellyfish and more can all be seen and studied from the beaches of Burfoot Park.
 
Directions to Burfoot Park, Olympia WA
From I-5 take the Olympia City … (2 comments)

How Does Sustainable Housing Look To You? - 07/19/10 02:12 PM
How Downsizing Led One Man to Happiness and Wealth
I have read quite a lot about "mini homes" in recent years, and I can't help but think the days of over-sized homes full of unnecessary belongings may be coming to an end. Economic factors combined with environmental concerns are causing people to analyze their budgets and lifestyles, as we usher in a new era of responsible living. One of the pioneers of this movement is Jay Shafer, a man who proved to the world that 89 square feet is more than enough to find happiness at home.
While Jay Shafer may … (1 comments)

Capital Lakefair - An Olympia Tradition - 07/14/10 11:46 AM
Capital Lakefair - An Olympia Tradition
*UPDATE: Get 2011 Capital Lakefair infomation now!*
Starting today downtown Olympia will be transformed into a bustling hub of activity. The annual Capital Lakefair festivities will be running from July 14-18 2010 around Capitol Lake. Funtastic Carnivals will bring the rides and games, local vendors will provide the food and drink, and local artists will add a spark of entertainment. Some highlights of Capital Lakefair in Olympia include:
Lakefair Car Show at Marathon Park Lakefair Queen Coronation and Royal Court Annual Lakefair 3K and 8K Races Annual Lakefair Volleyball Tournament Capital Lakefair Grand Parade Capital … (4 comments)

4th of July Fireworks in Olympia WA - Party Like it's 1776 - 07/02/10 06:44 PM
4th of July Fireworks in Olympia WA - Party Like it's 1776

**UPDATE**
Information about 2011 4th of July Fireworks in Olympia WA
Fourth of July weekend is now upon us. If you hadn't noticed the firework stands in every parking lot, then consider this your friendly reminder. And though the local weatherman may try to convince you otherwise, it will be a great weekend to dust off the lawn chairs, stock your cooler, and wave your sparklers into the wee hours. Dogs all over Thurston County will be howling (or hiding under the bed in the case of my … (3 comments)

 

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