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Tuesday Travelogue October 20th

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Real Estate Agent with John L Scott Market Center 700512026

Tuesday Travelogue-October 20th

Welcome to the ongoing weekly series called Tuesday Travelogue. We are in our sixty-sixth week!  Each week, some ActiveRain bloggers are spotlighted to take us somewhere we may not have been on some kind of virtual travel (and it doesn't cost a dime!). Here is the purpose:

 

 to enjoy the ride"

"take a trip without even leaving the farm"

"expand your horizons"

"see through someone else's eyes"

  and hopefully much more!

Today we are visiting the beautiful state of Washington in our travels across America alphabetically. 

One of my favorite bloggers, Debb Janes, always delivers with great videos. I had many to choose from, this one was fun with all kinds of great wildlife and nature abounding.. at Lacamas Park, Camas Washington. 

 

 

 

                              

Another completely magical place in Washington state is the San Juan Islands. Rene Fabre, who always spins a great tale in his home in Washington takes us there. 

 

Sunset just out of Friday Harbor on the Ferry to Orcas Island.

Onto Gig Harbor, WA and a hike at Narrows Park! Brady Howard brings us info and great photos along the 4 hour hike he took us on. 

Shot of the bride on the way to Gig Harbor.

 

Well, I couldn't talk about localism without giving a shout out to our home of ActiveRain, where this whole thing started for all of us!

Photo one

This photo of Seattle's downtown area (beautifully done) is what you will find when you go to our "Local Info" page on ActiveRain's site. This is where I find some of the gems that I share with you! 

Here is a great explanation as to why I do this weekly blog. 

One of the best parts of these local pages is the intimate feel. ActiveRain's membership spans far and wide with the community sharing an insider's look into their slice of the world.

 

I'm going to end this post with a sunrise, instead of a sunset. Thank you, Paul Henderson as you always brings us inspiration along with your photos of quiet beauty. Please enjoy his quote, too when you visit this post. 

Please don't forget to comment on these blogposts and I hope that you enjoyed all of these virtual travels. Feel free to join our group:

Travellers in the Rain!

                                                                            

 

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Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Thank you for the short trip to Washington state this morning.  Those are some amazing shots.  I got to see all of this without getting on a crowded airplane.  Love it.

Oct 20, 2015 03:36 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Isn't it fun Belinda Spillman?? Thanks for joining me and all of these other fantastic bloggers for a virtual wonderland.  

Oct 20, 2015 03:41 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Another wonderful tour with lovely photos, Gayle. We really do get a feel for areas by these virtual travels.

Oct 20, 2015 04:09 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Gayle, You're showing off a part of the country I've had little opportunity to see!  Other than a quick layover at Sea-Tac, I've not spent any time there.  Great shots and videos from the resident Rainers as always!

Oct 20, 2015 04:29 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Howdy friend.  I am happy to following a coupld of your mentioned bloggers as well.  Make it a productive week Gayle.  mark

Oct 20, 2015 04:46 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Gayle-I always love watching Debb's video and who doesn't love Mac.

Oct 20, 2015 05:19 AM
Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

That sunrise in the end looks so pieceful, I wish I would wake up to that every morning. Thanks for sharing & have a great week!

Oct 20, 2015 05:31 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Gayle - Great post and some great pointers to interesting and informative articles. Did you know that Washington State came very very close to adopting "Louie Louie" as the state song - it's true!

Oct 20, 2015 05:41 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Gayle, another great selection. Washington State is a place I've never been to and would love to thanks to my ActiveRain friends.

Oct 20, 2015 05:49 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Gayle,

Love the Washington State perspective.  We are lucky that we have seen Debb's area as well as Rene's, we haven't been to Paul's yet.  Dick Greenberg  tidbit is fascination...where the people in charge smoking something?  A

Oct 20, 2015 06:23 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Thanks Gayle! I love this series and really appreciate being included! Thank you! As you state, 'the intimate feel' of local is a powerful way to market. It's where most of my referrals come from... After all the numbers are crunched, the statistics assessed, and the reasoning quantified, decisions to buy or sell real estate are emotional. As a big fan of yours, I totally know you get that. :O)

Oct 20, 2015 06:26 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Couldn't wait to stop by for this one Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 ....it's one of my favorites!

Have a great night in Fishhawk!

Oct 20, 2015 06:37 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Oh... Dick Greenberg ... And to think that our local bands the Kingsmen, Paul Revere and the Raiders, The Wailers, and The Sonics all had national or local record hits with Louie Louie, and I danced to them all live here in the area when I was in high school. :O) And it's true, Louie Louie came very close to being our State song! 

Oct 20, 2015 06:38 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

It's been a gazillion years since I've been to Washington and even then I was  focused on the city of Boeing.  It is so large it could be a city.

Oct 20, 2015 12:24 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I actually am very fond of all three bloggers you highlighted this week. I'm sure I'll enjoy the links.

Oct 20, 2015 12:40 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Thanks, all for stopping by! I had clients today, then company (whose cabin I sold at Fishhawk Lake last year) staying with me and setting up an inspection, and and and...

I really appreciate all of your comments. 

Oct 20, 2015 01:22 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Gayle. It is impossible not to love photos of or around water, it will always put me into a special place. Thanks for sharing all the photos.

Oct 20, 2015 07:39 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Such amazing places and I definitely want to make a trip up to the Northeast sometime, I have never been, but I have heard and seen how beautiful it is.

Oct 20, 2015 11:55 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

Brian, I knew you meant NW, as in Pacific not Atlanic! 

Oct 21, 2015 12:26 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

You are the best my friend Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 

Oct 21, 2015 03:48 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Ah, I feel like I have had a smooth plane ride and seen some fantastic places in our country. I enjoy these Travelogues.

Oct 21, 2015 10:50 PM