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This Hidden Sound Garden In Washington Makes Music From The Wind

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Sound Garden is a perfect blend of art, music and nature. This outdoor installation is tucked away on the NOAA campus in Seattle (next to Magnuson Park) overlooking the beautiful Lake Washington. It’s made up of twelve steel towers, pipes and weather vanes that rotate and produce eerie sounds every time the wind blows. “Sound Garden” was installed by Douglas Hollis from 1982-83, and is now one of six artworks on the NOAA Art Walk. With its prime spot and unique audio/visual features, the installation inspired the Seattle-based rock band Soundgarden. The artwork consists of twelve steel towers, all 21…

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Escape The City: 8 Cheap Day Trips Out Of Seattle

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Seattle can be an exciting place, but we all need a break from the city every once in awhile. The slow-moving traffic, huge crowds, and towering buildings can make us so much more anxious than when we spend even just a few hours out of the busy metropolitan area. If you’re seriously in need of time away from the chaos of Emerald City, look into some of these nearby trips for some peace and quiet. 1. Hop on a ferry to Bainbridge Island Bainbridge is only about a half hour from Seattle, with lots of opportunities for outdoor activities like…

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