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National Parks Service in Washington State (parks, reserves, historic sites, etc.)

National Parks Service in Washington State (parks, reserves, historic sites, etc.)

Selected Resources National Park Service 2016 marks the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service. “That’s 100 years of protecting America’s natural, historical and cultural treasures from all over the United States. These more than 400 beautiful, historic and exquisite sites cover over 80 million acres consisting of approximately 18,000 miles of trails, more than 75,000 archaeological sites and at least 247 species of threatened or endangered plants and animals.” (Text from http://bit.ly/2allmnJ.) Interior Department National Park System. National Park System…

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Classic WA photos: lighthouses

Classic WA photos: lighthouses

Lighthouse at Mukilteo State Park. (Photos courtesy of Washington State Digital Archives) Lighthouses go hand in hand with Washington’s long coastline and Puget Sound shoreline. In fact, our state has about 25 lighthouses, most of them in active service, and all serving as magnets for camera-toting, cell-phone-equipped tourists. These beautiful sentinels stretch from Cape Disappointment near the mouth of the Columbia River north to Patos Island, part of the San Juans. You can view many classic photos of Washington lighthouses…

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Visit the San Juan Islands – Winter and Spring 1907!

Visit the San Juan Islands – Winter and Spring 1907!

From the desk of Marlys Rudeen – Deputy State Librarian Traipsing through issues of the San Juan Islander for January-April 1907 is serious business.  For the islanders are a litigious lot and there seems to be a fair amount of news regarding lawyers, courts, suits and arrests in what we think of today as an idyllic vacation spot.  I’ve picked out a few events that struck me as interesting, but there is far more to be explored. Feel free to…

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July Library Jewel #3: Charles Scammon and Pacific Marine Mammals

July Library Jewel #3: Charles Scammon and Pacific Marine Mammals

During the summer months, tourists and Washingtonians alike flock to the San Juan Islands to enjoy the sights and activities, including a possible a glimpse of whales. Pods of orca, gray, and humpback whales frequent the waters around the scenic islands. They can often be seen on boat tours, ferry rides, and from island vantage points like Lime Kiln Point State Park on San Juan Island. This month, your Washington State Library dips into its treasure trove to present a…

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From Your Corner of Washington: San Juan Islands

From Your Corner of Washington: San Juan Islands

(Photos courtesy of Benjamin Helle) Catch a short and scenic ferry ride from Anacortes and you’re on your way to any of the many beautiful San Juan Islands. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and covered by tall evergreens, San Juan, Lopez, Orcas and Shaw islands offer endless and unique adventures for the island-goer. Visiting any one of these islands anytime of the year is recommended, but a visit during fall showcases the many seasonal festivals happening in this unique part…

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State Library Contributes 23 Newspaper Titles to Chronicling America

State Library Contributes 23 Newspaper Titles to Chronicling America

The Washington State Library recently contributed another 23,000 historic newspaper pages from seven newspapers to Chronicling America, making Washington State’s contribution to the program a total of 23 titles and over 115,000 pages. Read and research issues from these and other newspapers around the U.S. for free at chroniclingamerica.loc.gov.  There are now 23 newspapers from Washington State currently included in Chronicling America:   Cayton’s Monthly, 1921 Cayton’s Weekly, 1917-1921 Colfax Gazette, 1900-1912   Colville Examiner, 1907-1922 Commonwealth (Everett), 1911-1914 Co-operative News, 1917-1921 Daily Republican (Seattle),…

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Washington Adds 50,000 Newspaper Pages to Chronicling America

Washington Adds 50,000 Newspaper Pages to Chronicling America

The Washington State Library recently contributed another 50,000 historic newspaper pages from nine newspapers to Chronicling America, making Washington State’s contribution to the program a total of 16 titles and 92,000 pages. People can read and research issues from these and other newspapers around the U.S. for free at chroniclingamerica.loc.gov. There are now 16 newspapers from Washington State currently included in Chronicling America: Cayton’s Weekly, 1917-1921 Colfax Gazette, 1900-1912 Colville Examiner, 1907-1922 Commonwealth (Everett), 1911-1914 Daily Republican (Seattle), 1896 Leavenworth…

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