Summary
Discover majestic Mt. Rainier, the recovery of Mount St. Helens from its recent eruption, and visit Olympic National Park with the Hoh Rain Forest. Experience the spectacular Pacific ocean coastline with fishing off Westport and sand castle competition at Long Beach. Join firefighters as they train near Hanford. Visit vast prairies and farmland, creative artists and photographers, unique cities and town, and this state comes alive. There's a reason talented artists live in the northwest, visit Dick Hancock who creates northwest wildlife photography art on canvas; retired Seattle Times international award winning photographer Josef Scaylea, still taking pictures at 90+ years, and visit the Museum of Glass "hot shop" where beautiful silica sculptures are created. Washington is divided by the massive Cascade mountain range. Discover the west with lush green landscapes, mild temperatures and wet climates, and in contrast, the east with dry, hot summers and cold winters. Each region is rich in agriculture, industry and outdoor recreation. Visit Washington's Skagit Valley - famous for its most colorful resource...Tulips...hundreds of acres of tulips attract thousands of visitors to the annual spring bloom.
Summary
This production offers a look at the landmarks and rich cultural history of the state of Washington, stopping by locations such as the San Juan Islands, the Cascade mountain range, and a training school for firefighters. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
