Quote of the Month:
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
The Ellensburg Rodeo is one of the oldest rodeos, and it is held in the state of Washington. The rodeo has won its place in the Top 25 rodeos of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and in America’s Top 10 professional rodeos.
Okanogan County is the largest county in Washington State. The territory of the county is 5,315 square miles. It borders with Ferry, Lincoln, Grant, Douglas, Chelan, Skagit, Whatcom County, Fraser Valley Regional District of British Columbia, Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District of British Columbia and Kootenay Boundary Regional District of British Columbia.
Pend Oreille County is located in the northeast part of Washington State. To the north the county borders with Canada and to the east with Idaho. The population of the county is 13,001. The largest city is its’ county seat Newport.
Lewis County is a county in Washington State. The territory of the county comprises 2,436 square miles and the population of the county is a little bit more than 75,000. Lewis County was created in 1845 and originally it was named Meriwether Lewis. The county was formed out of Clark County (originally Vancouver District).
Pacific County is located in the southwestern part of Washington State. The county was named after the Pacific Ocean which forms its western border. County’s southern border is formed by the Columbia River and Wahkiakum County. To the north, Pacific County borders with Grays Harbor County and to the east, with Lewis County. Long Beach Peninsula, which is 30 miles long, is the main distinctive feature of the county.
Pierce County is the second most-populous county in Washington State after King County. The population of the county is 819,743. The area of the county is 1,806 square miles. Tacoma is the largest city and the county seat.
Lincoln County is located in the eastern part of the State of Washington. The territory of the county is 2,310 square miles. The climate of Lincoln County makes it perfect for agriculture and recreation. The population of the county is 10,301. Its’ largest city and county seat is Davenport.
On the third full week of August you may become a spectator and a participant of one of the most prominent and enchanting events, taking place in Washington State. And this event is Annual Washington State International Kite Festival.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a 72-acre park which is situated in an hour drive from Seattle. It’s not a usual zoo; it’s a wildlife area which is located in the forests near Mount Rainier. Here visitors can encounter more than 200 animals from North America. All of these animals live in the park among the great natural beauty of the lakes, streams, forests and meadows.
Mason County is a county in Washington State. The territory of the county is 1,051 square miles, and the population is 60,497. The county borders with Jefferson, Kitsap, Pierce, Thurston and Grays Harbor Counties.
Splendid views of wetlands, peaceful jaunt through a magnificent forest, a freshwater stream, which is a place for salmon spawning, all these, in combination with fantastic outdoor sculptures, richly scattered along the trail, are the main appeals of the Willapa Art Trail.
San Juan County is located in the Salish Sea and is accessible only by water or air. There are about 700 islands and reefs that can be found between the mainland and Vancouver Island. The sea border in the Haro Strait divides the islands into the Canadian Southern Gulf Islands and the American San Juan Islands.
The Skokomish River is the largest river flowing into Hood Canal. There are two forks of the river: North Fork and Sooth Fork. Near the towns of Union and Skokomish the river creates a large estuary, which is called Skokomish Flats.
Located on the Long Beach Peninsula, near the town of Ilwaco, Cape Disappointment State Park presents one of the best coastal recreation spaces in Washington State. It provides its visitors with twenty seven miles of scenic ocean shores, numerous short trails which allow exploring the beautiful territory of the park, two spectacular lighthouses, camping possibilities and much more.
Skagit Valley is not only a wonderful place to admire fascinating spring flowers but also it’s a great spot to view impressive snow geese.