Talk Thurston to Me

Welcome back to Talk Thurston to Me! In Episode 5, we’re diving into the hidden gem of Lacey, Washington: Greg Cuoio Park.

Spanning hundreds of acres of beautiful forests, wetlands, and future community spaces, this park is one of the most exciting long-term projects in Thurston County. Whether you are a local hiker, a nature lover, or just curious about how Lacey is growing, this episode covers the history, the current trails, and what the future holds for this massive green space.

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Welcome to Episode 4 of Talk Thurston to Me!

Today, we’re heading to a place you might drive past without realizing just how much history is tucked away there; Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls, sitting right alongside the highway in the heart of Tumwater.

We’re joined by Todd Cutts of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation to uncover the stories behind the falls, the brewery, and the place where Thurston County’s history and natural beauty meet.

So, let’s take a walk through the past and see what’s waiting at Brewery Park.

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Welcome to Episode 3 of Talk Thurston to Me!

This time, we’re exploring the story behind Mother of Restoration, the Welcome Figure at Isthmus Park.

We’re sitting down with the artist behind this powerful piece to hear about the inspiration, creative process, and meaning behind a sculpture that has quickly become part of the landscape of Thurston County.

Art can tell a story about a place, and this one has a story worth hearing.

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Welcome to Episode 2 of Talk Thurston to Me! 

This time, we’re hitting the road and exploring the Thurston Bountiful Byway. A journey through the farms, communities, makers, flavors, and experiences that make Thurston County so special.

The Bountiful Byway is about more than getting from one place to another. It’s an invitation to slow down, take the scenic route, meet the people behind what’s grown and made here, and discover some of the places you might otherwise drive right past.

In this episode, we’re talking about the story behind the Byway, what makes this route unique, and how visitors (and locals) can turn the journey into their own Thurston County adventure.

So, grab your map, hit the road, and let’s discover what’s waiting along the Bountiful Byway. 

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Welcome to Talk Thurston to Me! 

Before we introduce you to the people, places, and stories that make Thurston County worth experiencing, we thought you should meet the people behind the mic.

In this episode, we’re going behind the scenes with the team at Experience Olympia & Beyond, Thurston County’s official destination marketing organization. Get to know the people behind the work, what they do, what they love about Thurston County, and what goes on behind the scenes to help visitors discover all there is to experience here.

This is Behind the Mic... and we’re just getting started.

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Welcome to the Pilot Episode of Talk Thurston to Me... and yes, we’re starting with the big question:

Who the heck is Experience Olympia & Beyond?

You may have seen our name, visited our website, or spotted our logo around Thurston County. But what exactly do we do?

In this quick behind-the-scenes introduction, we’re pulling back the curtain on Thurston County’s official destination marketing organization, who we are, what we do, and why our work matters to the places, people, and businesses that make this community worth experiencing.

Then, we’ll get to the good stuff: the stories, people, and places behind Thurston County.

So, let’s start at the beginning. 

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