70 Places for 70 Years: How Margot Kravette Turned Milestones into Masterpieces

This week, Scott sits down with Margot Kravette, an inspiring photographer and blogger who turned her milestone 70th birthday into a journey across Washington State.

Margot shares how her lifelong passion for photography—sparked in the 1970s at Walter Reed Hospital—led her to create InspiredJourneys.live, a website documenting her exploration of Washington's most unique and captivating locations.

From photographing majestic snow geese in Skagit to discovering hidden gems like the Western Flyer boat and the Georgetown steam plant, Margot's stories are filled with adventure, nostalgia, and creative inspiration.

Whether you're a photography enthusiast or love learning about new places to explore in the Evergreen State, this episode has something for everyone.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• How Margot rediscovered her passion for photography and why she chose Washington State as her canvas.
• Highlights from her project are photographing 70 locations to celebrate her 70th birthday.
• Why Cappadocia, Turkey, remains one of her all-time favorite photography destinations.
• Insights into her current mission to document something unique in every one of Washington's 39 counties.
• These are fun, behind-the-scenes stories from Margot's travels, like visiting the International Mermaid Museum and capturing the beauty of barn quilt trails in Kittitas County.

Links & Resources

• Visit Margot's website: InspiredJourneys.live
• Explore the Northern State Hospital: Read More on Margot's Site
• Learn about the Western Flyer Boat Restoration: Read Margot's Blog