Tag Archives: Sequim

America’s Provence

Posted on July 11, 2021 by northwestphotos

Welcome to Sequim, Washington, America’s Provence. This serene, pastoral region along the Olympic Peninsula’s northern coastline has optimal growing conditions for Lavender. During the mid-summertime, one can catch a whiff of the wonderful fragrance wafting through the breeze. Everywhere one … Continue reading →

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A New Civic Center and Totem Pole

Posted on August 11, 2015 by northwestphotos

The city of Sequim, Washington has a new civic center, and standing in front of it is a colorful, wood carved totem pole artistically crafted by members of the S’Klallam Tribe. Here are a few snapshots of this beautiful work … Continue reading →

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It’s Lavender Bloom Time!

Posted on July 20, 2014 by northwestphotos

Yep, it’s Lavender Festival and harvest time for all you lavender herb lovers! All weekend long has been the Sequim Lavender Festival, located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. This area touts itself as being the lavender capital of … Continue reading →

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A Walk on the Wild Side on the Olympic Peninsula

Posted on August 17, 2013 by northwestphotos

A trip I recently took involved both a walk and a drive on the wild side. In between weather systems that have been passing through the area of late, I ventured out to one of my favorite areas, the Olympic … Continue reading →

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Get Your Lavender On!

Posted on July 20, 2013 by northwestphotos

It’s that time of year again for celebrating that aromatic, purple flowering herb, Lavender. Each mid-July, visitors from across the country throng to Sequim, Washington, located on the Olympic Peninsula, home of acres of national forest, rain forests, a world-heritage … Continue reading →

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