About me

With high gas prices and increased living expenses it’s not as easy to afford BIG vacations as it once was. Add in Covid anxiety and other fears about travel such as transportation delays, cancellations and overbooking nightmares, more people are looking for things to do and experience closer to home. I offer three surprise tips to create unforgettable staycations that will work for any age group.
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Topic 1

Washington History

Topic 2

Senior Living

Topic 3

Things to Do

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My Biography

Patty Grasher is the author of the latest local guide to Explore Vancouver Washington. As a nun for many years in a Catholic Monastery she ran a full 24 hour AM radio station as well as published Catholic bestsellers, created and ran a popular website all while living within a one city block. This experience she has channeled into helping others discover the value of seeking out what is near at hand to create greater satisfaction in life as well as energize you to do big things from home.