The Victorian House

By Johnine Larsen | October 26, 2020

I’ve seen this house a few times when driving through Queen Anne. Every time, I can’t stop looking at it. There’s nothing else like it. This home belongs in a fairytale with its Hansel-and-Gretel tower, carved sunflower decorations, griffin carvings, and meticulous landscaping (talk about curb appeal). And the whole thing is a canvas for…

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10 things you didn’t know about Washington State Ferries

By Johnine Larsen | September 16, 2014

The Washington State Ferries are iconic. But there’s more to those “fat ferries”  than meets the eye.  Did you know they were almost replaced by bridges? Or that they now bring more tourists to San Juan County than any other attraction? Here’s our list: #1: Measured by fleet size (23 vessels), Washington State Ferries is the…

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The Sculptures of Fremont

By Johnine Larsen | May 6, 2014

You’ve probably seen them. Or if you haven’t, you’ve heard of them. The Troll, Lenin, Waiting for the Interurban. Fremont has some of the best-known sculptures in Seattle. But did you know THIS about them? The Fremont Troll Before the Fremont Troll moved in, the space beneath the Aurora Bridge was a dump site. Trash,…

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