and there’s no sign of slowing. One day we’re worried if Snoqualmie Pass will be clear, and the next day school is out, pools are open, lakes are warm(er) and it’s time to start thinking about the holidays. I’ve traveled all around the state this year from Westport to Spokane and Vancouver, WA to Vancouver, […]
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It’s time
to get on the move! We get a few glorious months to enjoy the Basin’s weather. This edition of Venue is all about inspiring you to get out and actively enjoy yourself – the Basin isn’t just full of beautiful places and interesting history, it’s full of cool people and fun activities. I’ve scoured the […]
I spent the summer
crisscrossing the region visiting family and friends for annual visits, babies and birthdays. From the Newberry National Volcano Monument to Lower Lewis River Falls, we covered many miles to share meals and make memories. Most activities were planned, but there was always a little time to discover and do something unexpected. Good thing, or we […]
If you
haven’t noticed, Venue Magazine is my love letter to Grant County. I love the businesses, events, places, people and produce here. I wouldn’t want to raise my young children or make this magazine anywhere else! I have fabulous friends and family that live all over the United States and the world, and while I love […]
It’s Wonderful
how seasons allow us to experience all that we think we know in different ways. Some time ago I sought quiet, thoughtful spaces around Grant County like off-trail basalt cliffs near Coulee City, galleries like the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center, and glasses of wine at Cave B Winery. These days, my wild little […]
Play…for fun!
Some of my favorite memories are of playing games. My mom taught me how to play cribbage on a ferry headed for Orcas Island when I was around 9. My friend and I were playing rummy on a train in Italy when we realized we had missed our stop and ended up…woe was us… in […]