A Glimpse into the Future Part II: Capitol Lake
The Dam Currently, there are some problems with the lake and the dam. One of the biggest issues is that the Deschutes is filling the lake with sediment, which if left unchecked will turn...
Author: Kaitlyn
A Glimpse into the Future Part I: Climate Change
There are a few changes to take into account when looking into the future for this area. Part of the changes will be due to climate change but others are more local and surround...
Chasing Cars
“11:35 a.m. – 4th Avenue Roundabout I have seen buses, cars, bikes, U-hauls, log trucks, school buses, and ambulances pass in the few minutes I’ve been standing here. As I write, a sheriff’s...
Duck….. Duck………. Duck!
The ducks are one of my favorite parts of this Place. It’s entertaining to watch them dive beneath the water in one place and then reappear in another. They’re just out there living their...
That Lake is History
Capitol Lake has been around since 1951. It was originally an estuary that was dammed to provide a water recreation space, a reflecting pool for the capitol building, and to beautify Olympia. Before the...
Tickled Pink
To be completely honest, I only liked Heritage Park and the surrounding area in my last visits. I felt an initial pull to the area, then I walked the area and liked it, then...
Coming and Going
I have had an interesting experience with the cars and drivers here, to say the least. Each time I have been to my site, I have been shouted at from open car windows....