120 Years of Supporting Rural Living - Orchards Feed StoreOrchards Feed Mill has a new building, but its long history of customer service and commitment to the rural lifestyle continues. Now managed by a third generation family member, Loren Carlson has been active in the community for years. With a BS degree in Animal Science, he brings his knowledge of nutrition and care to his customers. In 1889, the store supplied feed to area farmers raising, cows, rabbits, chickens, and pigs. Today, the store has expanded to include food for dogs and cats, horses, and area wildlife. New Building - Same Great Customer ServiceIn addition, their new building includes an Ace Hardware and they are now Stihl dealers. It's one of those charming country stores where you're likely to find some wonderful tr... 02/20/2016

So many times when I go to visit family or friends in living facilities, you walk in the door and the mood is depressing.  The décor is not upbeat or fashionable, instead it is drab and less than uplifting.  I found a place that will make you forget that you are in a living facility at all.  The buildings are new and modern.  The atmosphere has a more relaxed feel to it.  APPLE TREE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY & ORCHARDS HIGHLANDS LIVING FACILITY You have to check this place out... As you can see above, the facilities have a beautiful security gate to ensure our residents safety.  There is a garden area, as well as, beautiful and relaxing water features for all to enjoy.  We are currently putting in a second water feature with a fountain and seating area behind this building shown above.  T... 08/18/2013

I drove by this mural in Orchards, WA on NE Fourth Plain Boulevard and just had to stop and take a picture of it. I've always seen it, but just never stopped to take in all the intracacies of the picture itself.  Believe it or not, it was painted by over 100 volunteers in a "paint by number" fashion. The artist is Guy Drennan and Linda Peterson. If you see it you'll be amazed. It's right in the middle of a busy shopping area of Orchards. It was hard for me to get a good picture because of the busy traffic. But at least it is a piece of art that gets enjoyed by many, many travelers.The painting depicts several areas of the 1920 era of life such as plum picking (there used to be lots of plum fields and it was a major crop) also included was Mount St. Helens before it exploded and the Orch... 01/05/2010