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2014
Vancouver's Fourth of July celebration at the Fort is a Big Deal! USA Today recently listed the ten best fireworks shows in US, and no surprise to those of us who live in Clark County, our local show at the Fort made the list. The Fort Vancouver Fireworks show is mentioned as part of the celebrat...
06/30/2014
There's no place like my hometown - Juneau, Alaska We're heading to Alaska soon. We leave Wednesday and will spend a week visiting with family and friends, and enjoying outdoor adventures. Luckily, my son owns a guide business, Above and Beyond Alaska. We're not only in for big fun - but safe fun...
06/29/2014
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Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Port of Camas-WashougalThis year, celebrate the Fourth of July with the Port of Camas -Washougal at Marina Park. It's a fun evening under the stars with live music, food, and fireworks over the water. Bring your friends and family to this annual party in East...
06/28/2014
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Home Prices in Clark County – Hot Market, But Not a Done Deal There are many web sites offering “The Top XX Tips To Sell Your Home” (Add your number). They offer good theoretical advice, but some tips just don’t apply to real life situations. Sure, a house that smells like fresh baked cookie...
06/27/2014
YouTube Channel Branding Today, YouTube Thursdays reminds you to create continuity on your social media sites, including YouTube. What do you represent - or what's your niche? Does your YouTube Channel reflect your marketing goals? In my opinion, it's nice to see an image that immediately transp...
06/26/2014
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Determining Home Values in Camas. If you’re wondering what about the current value of your Camas property, chances are you’ll be pleased. The still low inventory and buyer demand is driving up prices. Many homes in good condition, and in a good location, are selling in a matter of days. If, they...
06/25/2014
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In Clark County – It’s the Berries if U-Pick! After a rather wet Spring in the Pacific Northwest, it seemed like summer would never come. But it has finally arrived and Pick Your Own or U-Pick farms are now in full swing for strawberries, blueberries and other great produce. This is a great w...
06/24/2014
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Biking in Clark County, WA The simple joy of riding a bike never goes out of style. In fact, biking is a nearly perfect way to get around, especially when the weather cooperates. Our nearby city across the bridge, Portland, Oregon is known as one of the most bike-friendly cities in the US, and ...
06/22/2014
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Summer 2014 has officially arrived! Summer means different things to us. For many children, it represents a few months of no classes, sleeping in late, and playing with friends. To the outdoor working population, it means longer days on the job, and the challenge of keeping cool. However, for the...
06/21/2014
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Summer Solstice is June 21th Tomorrow marks the official beginning of Summer in our hemisphere. Technically at 3:51 am, PDT, the sun reaches its highest point north from the equator – its summer solstice. The Latin term comes from “sol” (sun) and stitium (stop) because the sun appears to hang...
06/20/2014