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Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 3d

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Returns to Raymond Theatre! 🎥

The ultimate cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show turns 50 and returns to The Raymond Theatre for a night made for all the little Transylvanians out there!

👉 See more here: bit.ly/47wEwma

Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Halloween! 🎃

Sailors of the Age of Sail didn’t celebrate it formally, but their nights were filled with ghost tales, sea monsters & Davy Jones’ locker. Keep the spirit of the sea alive with a spooky story or two. 👻🌙

#Halloween

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Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 5d

Happy National Cat Day! 🐾

Meet Marlin, Lady Washington’s ship’s cat — part of the crew & always part of the story. Today we celebrate him & cats everywhere. Share your cat pics with us & join the fun!

#NationalCatDay

Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 5d

Explore Washington like Middle-earth with this stunning Lord of the Rings-style map! 🗺️

Love Washington? Love The Lord of the Rings? Then you’ll love this beautifully illustrated map of Washington, drawn in a Tolkien-inspired style.

👉 See more here: bit.ly/4ni1TG0

🎨 Isaac Christian Dushku

Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 11d

Hope surges: a new calf joins J-Pod in the Strait of Georgia.

We’re thrilled to share a bright moment for the endangered Southern Resident orca population. A new calf has been confirmed in J Pod, swimming alongside its mother in the Strait of Georgia

👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/4gYu2Ap

Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 11d

111-year-old tall ship arrives in Seattle 🌊—a global voyage for ocean sustainability!

The majestic Statsraad Lehmkuh is docking at Seattle’s Pier 66 as part of the global One Ocean Expedition voyage.

👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/42V5xyb

📸 Statsraad Lehmkuhl (lehmkuhl.no)

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Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 12d

Check out these photos of the Lady Washington visiting Foss Waterway Seaport! ⚓

The Foss Waterway Seaport is a heritage museum that features hands-on displays, a wooden boat shop, as well as a functional dock.

👉 Learn about Foss Waterway Seaport here: FossWaterwaySseaport.org

#LadyWashington

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Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 16d

Hundreds of common dolphins swim and leap through the sea! 🐬

💡 Fun Facts:
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 🐬 Estimated population of about six million
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 🐬 Reach 37 mph (60 km/h).
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 🐬 Travel in pods of dozens to thousands
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 🐬 Highly intelligent

🎥 Marine Planet 🔹bit.ly/3YkHer3

#Dolphins
#Megapod

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Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 17d

Sail into history with Laura Dekker—the youngest to solo circumnavigate the globe! 🌍⛵

At just 16 years old, Laura Dekker became the youngest person to sail solo around the world, completing her remarkable journey in 2012.

👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/3EJmD5R

#LauraDekker
#MaritimeHistory

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Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 18d

Happy Boss’s Day to Brandi Bednarik! 💙

Today we celebrate Brandi Bednarik, Executive Director of GHHS. Since 2008, Brandi has turned her passion for nonprofit work into a mission for a vibrant Seaport Landing. ⚓

👉 Read more about Brandi here: bit.ly/4bwB9xa

#NationalBosssDay

Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 18d

Sip, paint & unwind by the sea—join us for a festive Paint & Sip Night on Oct 18! 🎨🍷

Join us Saturday, October 18 • 8 PM – 11 PM CDT for Paint & Sip at the Seaport at the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport.

👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/4oIyZA7

🔖 Buy tickets here: bit.ly/4nQHxEL

#PaintAndSip
#Wine

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Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 18d

Tough night in Seattle, but the Mariners will battle back — Game 4 awaits. ⚾️

Last night’s 13–4 loss to the Blue Jays cut Seattle’s ALCS lead to 2–1, as Toronto launched a five-home run barrage.

But Game 4 is ours to win. Let’s rally behind them! 💙

👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/475GlX2

#Mariners

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Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 18d

Tough night in Seattle, but the Mariners will battle back — Game 4 awaits. ⚾️

Last night’s 13–4 loss to the Blue Jays cut Seattle’s ALCS lead to 2–1, as Toronto launched a five-home run barrage.

But Game 4 is ours to win. Let’s rally behind them! 💙

👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/475GlX2

#Mariners

Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 19d

Ride the Autumn Swell! Westport’s waves are calling—grab your board and go! 🌊

With three main surf breaks, this coastal gem offers waves for every skill level—from beginner to advanced.

👉 Learn more here: bit.ly/3W7gEAo

📸 City of Westport

#WestportWashington
#Surfing

Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 20d

Sunrise through the arch at Rialto Beach—a view that will steal your breath away. 🌅

🗺️ Location: Rialto Beach - Hole-in-the-Wall, Olympic Peninsula, WA

📸 Courtesy of Ryan Dulmaine
🌐 RyanDulmaine.com
🖼️ Ryan has prints for sale, including this photo of Hole-in-the-Wall.

#WashingtonState
#Sunrise

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Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 20d

The Mariners roar back home—one win from history. 🔱

After a dominant 10–3 shellacking in Toronto, Seattle heads into Game 3 of the ALCS with a 2–0 series lead.

📅 Game 3 — Tonight at home
🕗 First pitch: 5:00 PM PST

⚾ Learn more here: bit.ly/3LaEzfN

📸 Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times

Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 21d

Golden horizons remind us—every ending holds the promise of a new beginning. 🌅

Captured by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, this breathtaking view reflects the timeless beauty of our coastal waters—where each day’s close paints the sea in gold and fire.

Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 23d

Washington ranked 4th best US state for hiking! 🏔️ 🥾

A recent analysis ranked states by trails, climate, and safety—and our state’s world-class network of scenic paths helped earn a Top 5 spot nationwide.

👉 Read more at KUHL’s Born in the Mountains blog: bit.ly/4owT6kH

🖼️ Graphic created by KUHL

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Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 24d

For decades, it has been our mission to provide educational, vocational, recreational, and ambassadorial activities and experiences that promote and preserve our maritime history.

We are making a difference, one voyage at a time!‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

🔍 Learn more: ‎bit.ly/3ALcYbx

#TallShip
#LadyWashington

Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 25d

San Francisco’s Fleet Week runs Oct 5–13—a celebration of maritime heritage, community pride, and international partnership.

Fleet Week is joined by international allies, Colombia and Canada.

Join everyone by the water, on deck, or in the skies.

👉 Learn more here: fleetweeksf.org

@sfgov.sf.gov

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Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 25d

Sailing past Whidbey’s rugged cliffs—Lady Washington meets Puget Sound’s beauty. ⛵

Catherine Henderson from Whidbey Island sent in these stunning photos of Lady Washington!

📸 Catherine Henderson
‎ ‎
#LadyWashington
#WhidbeyIsland
#TallShip

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Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 25d

This is my kind of therapy—sunset, water and a dolphin. 🌅🐬

Did you know dolphins often swim close to shore?
🐬 They sometimes chase schools of fish into shallow water.
🐬 Coastal shallows offer calm conditions and fewer predators.
🐬 Dolphins are curious, social, and highly intelligent animals.

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Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 27d

A spark of hope for the southern resident orcas—new calf, J64, is born! 💙

Researchers have confirmed the birth of J64, a newborn calf to first-time mother J42.

Learn more here: bit.ly/4gYu2Ap

📸 Center for Whale Research//NMFS/NOAA

#Orca

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Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 28d

Postcards capture Washington’s beauty, one snapshot at a time. 🌲🏞️🎴

It’s International Postcard Week! From Mount Rainier to the Pacific Coast, Washington postcards have carried snapshots of our state’s beauty across the globe. Do you have a favorite postcard? Share it with us! 🎴

Lady Washington @ladywashington.bsky.social · 28d

A special thank you to the photographers featured in our heart-shaped collage:

Christine Bryant • Chuck M • Dana N Raugi • Denver Robbins • Don Leach • Eric Jones • Erik Utterback • Jeff Wolff • Jennivere • Joseph Nichols • Ojibwa • Pancho Madera • Russel T • Tim Smart • Valentina Vaneeva