Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites Archives - Page 4 of 5

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101 E Pennsylvania Ave, Roslyn

The Roslyn Visitor Center provides visitors information about Roslyn’s diverse historical background, and its merchants, events, activities. The Museum is co-located with unique local shops in the historic Northwestern Improvement Company building, constructed in 1889.

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Snoqualmie Valley

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Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites, Parks and Open Spaces, Picnic or Day Use Areas, Trails

Nestled between Mount Washington and Rattlesnake Mountain, this lake is popular for fishing, swimming, hiking, and picnicking. The Palouse to Cascades Trail heads east from here and the Snoqualmie Valley Trail heads north. The Cedar River Watershed Education Center houses exhibits relating to the 90,000-acre watershed that supplies much of Seattle’s drinking water.

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Urban Communities

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Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites, Parks and Open Spaces, Picnic or Day Use Areas, Trails, Wildlife Information and Viewing Area

Many lake and river systems of King County flow to the sea through the busiest locking system in the nation, also known as the Ballard Locks. Watch boats pass, explore the visitor center, take a tour, stroll through the botanical garden, and learn about salmon in the Fish Ladder Education Center (where you might...

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Urban Communities

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The Burke features the natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest – Northwest Native art, birds, fossils, logging tools – you name it and one of the Burke’s education programs or exhibits can tell you about it. Located on the University of Washington Campus, the Museum always has something new to teach, in...

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Upper Yakima Basin

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Campgrounds, Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites, Parks and Open Spaces, Picnic or Day Use Areas, Trails, Wildlife Information and Viewing Area

Washington’s first community forest offers striking views, recreation opportunities, and a chance to see conservation and sustainable forestry in action. Hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers may use the existing, unmaintained trails at their own risk until sanctioned trails are established through the Teanaway Community Forest Recreation Plan. The Teanaway Community Forest is home...

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Upper Yakima Basin

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Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites, Trails

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest,

The Swauk Forest Discovery Trail is only open to hikers. The trailhead has a large information kiosk, and interpretive stops along the trail describe forest ecology and forest management techniques.

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Snoqualmie Valley

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The Duvall Historical Society maintains the interior of this historic house, built in 1888 by James O’Leary, and home to the Dougherty family from 1889-1983.

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Snoqualmie Valley

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This 410-acre farm and open space property preserves important agriculture, wildlife, open space, archaeological, and historic resources. The site includes a playground, trails, playfields, picnic areas, a farmstead, and a 1904 Queen Anne farmhouse. The open space of Tollgate Farm and the nearby Meadowbrook Farm was originally an expansive prairie tended by the Snoqualmie...

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Upper Yakima Basin

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Located at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds, Frontier Village showcases original cabins and buildings from the valley’s past. It is open during the Kittitas County Fair and by appointment (509-962-7639).

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Upper Yakima Basin

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The Rodeo Arena is the home of the world famous Ellensburg Rodeo every Labor Day weekend. It also accommodates high school and college rodeos, equine breed shows, roping and penning competitions, and points barrel races. Full facilities are available with the rental of the arena. The Ellensburg Rodeo started in 1923 and has...