washington: Summer Train Rides - 07/14/08 03:05 PM
The railroad is a deep part of Washington's history and has played a pivot role in the transportation of goods from the mountains down into the Puget Sound. Railroads connected Monte Cristo, Snohomish and Lake Stevens to Everett and then the greater Seattle area but not all of these trains have … (0 comments)
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washington: Seattle Mariners Opening Day 2007 - 04/03/07 05:26 PM
Well yesterday was a perfect day to take off work and go catch the opening day of baseball season at Safeco Field. The Seattle Mariners spanked on the Oakland A's, HECK YEA, with a 3 run home run from Richie Sexson. It was so much fun to take the day off … (4 comments)
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washington: Why Marysville Washington? - 03/05/07 07:12 PM
So you may be wondering "why and the heck would I move to Marysville Washington over another city?" and the reason is: location, location, location. Marysville Washington is so centralized it isn't even funny.
Near the major Cities: Marysville Washington is 30 miles north of Seattle, 10 miles from Lynnwood, 2 … (4 comments)
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washington: Snoqualmie Falls - 02/20/07 04:44 PM
Snoqualmie Falls is Washington's largest waterfall and it really demonstrates the beauty of Mother Nature. Snoqualmie Falls got its name from the Snoqualmie Tribe that used the river to transport good and trade with other communities. The falls have contributed to the area in so many ways and the area has … (5 comments)
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washington: Washington's Top Spot - 02/09/07 10:43 AM
I was looking through the points today to see if Mark Flanders crested the 100k mark (no pun intended) but to my surprised he is a monster 2 points away from being the first break the barrier in Washington. I met Mark on ActiveRain, as well as Rich, and I know it … (6 comments)
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washington: Snohomish County Adventures Part I - 01/22/07 01:16 PM
Snohomish County still retains that small town feel, from the bigger cities of Lynnwood and Everett to the out skirts of Darrington and Granite Falls. It has a uniqueness to it that the others counties just don't seem to capture and for it stems from having a diverse landscape with a … (3 comments)
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washington: Everett, Marysville & Cascade Mountains - 01/12/07 04:17 PM
This morning I was treated to a gorgeous view of the Cascade Mountains passing through Everett on my way to Marysville. The weather lately has been perfect to say the least, well at least to me, because on Wednesday the tempature dropped and moisture came in to give us another dosing … (4 comments)
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washington: Washington race for the top - 12/22/06 12:19 AM
Early on in the network states and people were highly competive on placement on the overall state ranking. This was a good thing, and still is IMO, because of the competive nature of our industry and it leads in to the evolution of ActiveRain competitiviness.
Washington is a competive area but it … (4 comments)
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washington: City of Everett is getting another image makeover? - 12/21/06 11:29 AM
The city of Everett plans to invest $250,000 on the city's image according to an article in the Everett Herald today. The council is looking to further improve the city's image through a series of campaigns that include a new logo amongst other items to demonstrate their vision to being a … (0 comments)
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washington: Thursday Night Football - 12/13/06 05:03 PM
If going to a Thursday Night Football game isn't a great excuse to get off work earlier I don't know what is. Tomorrow the Seattle Seahawks host the San Francisco 49ers in nationally televised game at Quest Field. The Seattle Seahawks are coming off a loss to the Arizona Cardinals (don't … (13 comments)
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washington: Kirkland ActiveRain Get Together December 19, 2006 at the Wilde Rover - 12/12/06 06:49 PM
Are you in the mood for a holiday get together full of other ActiveRainers and the Rain Gods themselves? If so then join us on December 19, 2006 at 6:00-6:30pm at the Wilde Rover in downtown Kirkland, WA. I talked with Matt and it looks like he, Caleb, James and Ben … (15 comments)
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washington: Everett Yacht Club's Lighted Boat Parade - 12/10/06 09:16 PM
Last night was the Everett Yacht Club's Lighted Boat Parade and there was such spectacular display of boats that numbered into the twenties. The evening started with the Yacht Club judging all the entrants for their respective categories and for the overall award.
Just after dark boats started to gather in the channel out in … (6 comments)
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washington: Washington Real Estate - 11/27/06 01:46 AM
While experiencing strong job growth and low unemployment, Washington continues to draw people in from all over the United States for work as well as living. Washington real estate is some of the most attractive in the nation because of the return-on-investment and the views and activities that surround the state. … (8 comments)
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washington: Stevens Pass Ski Resort - 11/19/06 12:54 PM
Yesterday and friend and I went up to Stevens Pass ski resort to get our first turns in of the season. The snow was typical of early Washington but it is still November. It is rare that the resorts open so early and last season marked the earliest opening in 20 … (6 comments)
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washington: Flood Warnings in Affect - 11/07/06 01:14 PM
Over the past 36 hours the rain has not stopped in Washington and newspapers are reporting the worst might not be over. I am looking out my office window and it is coming down like a champion and reports keep coming over the air waves that water is over the highways … (4 comments)
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washington: Cascade Mountains - 11/03/06 09:28 PM
Washington is home to one of the world's most majestic mountain ranges, the Cascade Mountain Range. There are many peak that puncture the sky line and tower over everything to the East and West, depending on which side you are view them from.
Washington's tallest peak is Mount Rainer. Standing at 14,792 … (6 comments)
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washington: Washington's Snowmobile Parks - 11/02/06 01:04 PM
The sport of snowmobiling is growing every year and it easy to see why. Snowmobiling offers a wonderful family and friends experience as opens up opportunities to see Washington's back country scenery. If you are like me, you can’t get enough of the deep powder, hill climbing, and the great trails … (4 comments)
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washington: Washington's Ski Resorts - 11/01/06 09:50 PM
These past few mornings, Old Man Winter has made his presence felt with the frost on the ground and the evenings getting down into the 20s. If you are you like me this is a very exciting time because this means the Cascade Mountains are going to be seeing loads of … (1 comments)
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washington: Seahawk Sunday - 10/22/06 02:39 PM
Well it is defininetly that day of the week again and I could hardly keep my cool. The Seattle Seahawks are taking to Quest Field to battle the Minnesota Vikings. The Hawks are 4-1 and leading the NFC West with a over-time win against the St Louis Rams.
This is the first … (2 comments)
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washington: Marysville: Residential, Family Housing - 10/19/06 01:56 PM
Marysville "The Strawberry City" is a town located just outside the heart of the main cities. According to legend, James Comford, original founder, named the city Marysville after his wife Maria. The city started as a trading post and logging camp and didn't receive the nickname "The Strawberry City" until the Roaring Twenties. … (5 comments)
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