From Your Corner
Patrick McDonald, who is the Assistant to Secretary of State Sam Reed and an Army reserve First Sergeant, is currently in Mongolia as part of his military service. He is spending his yearly Annual Training taking part in the Khan Quest II exercise along with soldiers from 10 other nations who are training for peacekeeping operations. He took this photo of local Mongolian children during a recent horse race outside his base camp about 50 miles from the Capitol of…
Photo courtesy of Ken Camp Here’s a gorgeous photo taken at sunset on a recent vacation in Riverfront Park, at the site of the U.S. Pavilion in Expo ’74. Expo ’74 was an environmentally themed world’s fair in Spokane, WA that ran from May 4th to November 3rd 1974. Exploring all the corners of Washington, from mine to yours! Have you traveled anywhere recently around our beautiful state and taken any pictures? If so, we invite you to e-mail your photos! We need them to continue our…
Photo courtesy of Jim Nielend Grays Harbor County is named after the shallow bay created by the five rivers that pour into it from Southwest Washington. Its forests full of spruce, hemlock, cedar, and Douglas fir have attracted loggers and mill operators for decades in search of “green gold”, allowing the towns within it to flourish. The beautiful Grays Harbor County Courthouse is one of the oldest buildings in the city! Exploring all the corners of Washington, from mine to yours!…
Photo courtesy of Jim Nielend Dick and Jane’s Spot “Art for the heart, from the heart, in the heart of Washington” 101 North Pearl St., Ellensburg, WA 98926 If you’re ever rolling through Ellensburg, check out this vibrant and eye-catching corner, you can’t miss it! Dick and Jane’s Spot is made up of their own homemade artwork but also various other artists that they have compiled together. It’s so intricate! All the different artistic elements that they incorporate can keep…
Photo courtesy of Jim Nielend Deception Pass is most famous for its towering bridge and breathtaking view but did you know about the abundant wildlife and sights that you can find without the hassle of a ferry? Anyone can explore Deception Pass State Park near the most beautiful parts of the San Juans just by taking a sea kayaking tour, this summer it’s perfect for families and travelers who want to see the beauty Washington has to offer! You can explore any number…
Photo courtesy of Kim Ustanik This small village of roughly 3,000 in north-central Washington is located along the north shore of beautiful Lake Chelan, with acres and acres of apple and cherry orchards and vineyards surrounding it. Manson and Chelan, located at the southern tip of the lake, are popular vacation locales, especially during the summer, as many come there to enjoy swimming, boating and other water-related activities, and, of course, the sunny weather. The Chelan Valley’s largest concentration of…
Photo by Patrick McDonald Enjoy this view of the Pacific off Highway 101 near Queets on the Olympic Peninsula.
Patrick McDonald captured a glimpse of spring at the State Capitol today. We invite you to e-mail your photos and stories to us as part of an ongoing feature called “From Your Corner of Washington” – we want to gather images of landscapes, homes, views, and personal narratives from all over the state. Q) How do I submit a photo or story to be used in “From Your Corner of Washington”? A) Please send your text or image attachment (in JPG…
When the snow was falling fast and furious outside the Legislative Building Thursday, we snapped this photo looking outside the window of our esteemed and respected communications director, Dave Ammons. Those in our office knew Dave’s window had a great view of the Temple of Justice and all. Thanks to Andrew Sullivan’s blog on The Atlantic’s website, many people across the country now know it as well.
Photograph courtesy of Ben Helle A beautiful winter day hitting the slopes at Washington’s White Pass Ski Resort.