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A twist on a B&B succession story
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A twist on a B&B succession story

Older buyers get a new adventure with nicest guests, and younger sellers now free to roam

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March 2020
THOSE WHO WENT BEFORE
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THOSE WHO WENT BEFORE

An axe murder, a captain lost at sea, a Puritan who arrived in 1631, an accused witch — oh the stories revealed in genealogy research

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February 2020
LOVE ON WHEELS
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LOVE ON WHEELS

A long life of admiring and collecting cars and their memorabilia is displayed at Leo Miller’s Lake Chelan Auto Museum

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February 2020
New home options in walkable Early American Cashmere
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New home options in walkable Early American Cashmere

Even if your current home is comfortable and nicely situated and you’ve become accustomed to its individual quirks, you probably experience “house lust” occasionally.

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February 2020
Every day is an inspiration
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Every day is an inspiration

Jennifer Curtin is happy to lead customers in adventures at her cafe.

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February 2020
Croatia - By Bike, Boat And Foot
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Croatia - By Bike, Boat And Foot

Where people are friendly, food tasty and views right out of the Game of Thrones

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January 2020
A Family's 2020 Vision
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A Family's 2020 Vision

Clearly it’s a good year for change

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January 2020
17 years in the (re)making
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17 years in the (re)making

Boat refurbishing project went off course, but finally makes it to the dock

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January 2020
MY BEST DAY IN 2019
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MY BEST DAY IN 2019

WE ASKED READERS TO TELL US ABOUT THEIR BEST DAY IN 2019. SEVERAL RESPONDED, AND HERE ARE THEIR STORIES

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January 2020
THE ATHLETIC LIFE
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THE ATHLETIC LIFE

ADA BONNETT — At 13, an inspiring and well-rounded athlete

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January 2020
BBQing For The World To See
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BBQing For The World To See

How I decided to share barbecue love on YouTube

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December 2019
12 Climbers, A Dozen Stories
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12 Climbers, A Dozen Stories

From gym rats to hard core, indoor climbing evokes elevated emotions

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9 mins  |
December 2019
Learning To Be A Writer
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Learning To Be A Writer

It means, well, writing, writing and sometimes taking ‘no’ as an answer

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December 2019
The King: What A Showman
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The King: What A Showman

Wheat harvest was in full swing on the Waterville Plateau.

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December 2019
Getting New Home Just Right Doesn't End With Driving Of The Last Nail
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Getting New Home Just Right Doesn't End With Driving Of The Last Nail

As a loan officer for North Cascades Bank, Randi Burchett is familiar not only with the financial intricacies of homeownership but also with home construction.

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December 2019
Learning To Drive, Version 3
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Learning To Drive, Version 3

The first time I learned to drive, I used a 1961 Dodge Polaris station wagon with pushbutton transmission.

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December 2019
The Athletic Life: Jason Walker
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The Athletic Life: Jason Walker

Jason Walker: A different kind of athlete in a different kind of bike sport of Cyclocross

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5 mins  |
December 2019
Funny Money, Falso, Fouree, Fake!
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Funny Money, Falso, Fouree, Fake!

Monetary theory in four scenes

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6 mins  |
December 2019
A Room At The Top
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A Room At The Top

Staying overnight at Entiat’s Steliko Lookout

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December 2019
Opening Of Another Show: PAC Tech Keeps 'Em Coming
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Opening Of Another Show: PAC Tech Keeps 'Em Coming

“’Yea! It’s the weekend!’ said no stagehand, ever.”

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December 2019
Anja Petterson: Flying Around The Trails, Often In Sandals
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Anja Petterson: Flying Around The Trails, Often In Sandals

While mountain biking a couple of different times in the mountains surrounding Wenatchee, I came across this woman named Anja Petterson.

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November 2019
To E-Bike Or Not To E-bike
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To E-Bike Or Not To E-bike

Bicycle purists frown on machine-powered help, but the pedal assist has these former cross-country cyclists back in the seat

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4 mins  |
November 2019
The Joy of Flowers
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The Joy of Flowers

Transplant rebirths an abandoned home and acreage into a flower wonderland

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4 mins  |
October 2019
Pubs, Beer And Deer
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Pubs, Beer And Deer

You say the long winter nights can be boring, with little interesting on TV — try a sip of Science on TAP!

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November 2019
Not Just Another Pretty Lake View
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Not Just Another Pretty Lake View

These 1965 condominiums perfectly suit two owners with changing needs

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November 2019
Methow-Mania: Snow Transforms Trails Snow Transforms Trails
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Methow-Mania: Snow Transforms Trails Snow Transforms Trails

The North Cascades Highway has long attracted visitors who want to drive to the doorstep of Cascade Mountain backcountry, then open that door and walk through it to some of the most magnificent scenery in North America.

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November 2019
Making Mead
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Making Mead

One of mankind’s earliest alcoholic beverages is still popular with industrious beekeepers today

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November 2019
Belted Kingfisher: Loud And Proud
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Belted Kingfisher: Loud And Proud

Belted Kingfishers are bluegray birds that are about the size of an American Robin.

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October 2019
To The End Of The World — At Last
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To The End Of The World — At Last

Penguins crowd together as cormorants fly overhead at a tiny island supporting a lighthouse.

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October 2019
Passing The Test At Jasper
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Passing The Test At Jasper

Where the kids are strong, the father is encouraging and no one mutinies

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4 mins  |
October 2019