Washington
You can see for miles from the Space Needle's observation deck. All of a sudden you hear a commotion. The Wheedle on the Needle is tired of all the tourists and has locked the observation deck elevator. Quick you have 45 minutes to solve the Washington locks so you can take the elevator to the ground level.
You can see for miles from the Space Needle's observation deck. All of a sudden you hear a commotion. The Wheedle on the Needle is tired of all the tourists and has locked the observation deck elevator. Quick you have 45 minutes to solve the Washington locks so you can take the elevator to the ground level.
Washington was admitted to the United States as the 42nd state in 1889.
Washington was admitted to the United States as the 42nd state in 1889.
Olympia is the state capital but Seattle is the largest city. Washington is the only U.S. state named after a president - the first, George Washington.
Olympia is the state capital but Seattle is the largest city. Washington is the only U.S. state named after a president - the first, George Washington.
Washington is sometimes referred to as Washington State or the State of Washington to tell it apart from Washington, D.C., the capital of the U.S.
Washington is sometimes referred to as Washington State or the State of Washington to tell it apart from Washington, D.C., the capital of the U.S.
Mount Rainier rises 14,410 feet above sea level, making it the highest point in Washington.
Mount Rainier rises 14,410 feet above sea level, making it the highest point in Washington.
The phrase "the mountain is out today" is a common one in the Seattle area . You have 50% chance to see the mountain from May to October. During the months of November to April, you will rarely see it because the clouds will hide it.
The phrase "the mountain is out today" is a common one in the Seattle area . You have 50% chance to see the mountain from May to October. During the months of November to April, you will rarely see it because the clouds will hide it.
The Washington State Ferries (WSF) operates in the Puget Sound area, which is also home to the largest ferry system. The WSF carries 10.5 million vehicles and more than 23 million people per year.
The Washington State Ferries (WSF) operates in the Puget Sound area, which is also home to the largest ferry system. The WSF carries 10.5 million vehicles and more than 23 million people per year.
Washington is home to the largest land mollusk in North America. Other mollusks include squid and octopus.
Washington is home to the largest land mollusk in North America. Other mollusks include squid and octopus.
The banana slug loves the moist forest floors in Washington and can grow up to 9 inches long. A banana slugs dines on dead plant materials such as fallen leaves, pine needles, or grasses. A favorite food of the banana slug is mushrooms or other fungi.
The banana slug loves the moist forest floors in Washington and can grow up to 9 inches long. A banana slugs dines on dead plant materials such as fallen leaves, pine needles, or grasses. A favorite food of the banana slug is mushrooms or other fungi.
Have you ever seen a slimy slug sliding down a sidewalk?
Have you ever seen a slimy slug sliding down a sidewalk?
Washington is a leading agricultural state. (The following figures are from the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the USDA.
Washington is a leading agricultural state. (The following figures are from the Washington State Department of Agriculture and the USDA.
Washington ranked first in the nation in production of:
Washington ranked first in the nation in production of:
spearmint oil
spearmint oil
sweet cherry
sweet cherry
green peas for processing
green peas for processing
apple
apple
pear
pear
raspberry
raspberry
Washington ranked second in the nation for potatoes, nectarines, apricots, grapes, sweet corn for processing, and summer onions.
Washington ranked second in the nation for potatoes, nectarines, apricots, grapes, sweet corn for processing, and summer onions.
Serendipity is a series of children's books that have a moral perspective. They were written by Stephen Cosgrove and illustrated by Robin James. Their first book was released in 1974 and currently there are 70 books in the series.
Serendipity is a series of children's books that have a moral perspective. They were written by Stephen Cosgrove and illustrated by Robin James. Their first book was released in 1974 and currently there are 70 books in the series.
One of my favorites is the Wheedle on the Needle. The Wheedle is a large, round, furry creature with a blinking red nose.
One of my favorites is the Wheedle on the Needle. The Wheedle is a large, round, furry creature with a blinking red nose.
What is the book all about?
What is the book all about?
All the Wheedle wants is a little peace and quiet, and all the people of Seattle want is a break from the rain. Will they be able to cooperate and find a solution?
All the Wheedle wants is a little peace and quiet, and all the people of Seattle want is a break from the rain. Will they be able to cooperate and find a solution?
Washington's State Fruit - The Apple
Washington's State Fruit - The Apple
Tantalizing Trivia Tidbits
Tantalizing Trivia Tidbits
10 – 12 billion apples are harvested in Washington State each year.
10 – 12 billion apples are harvested in Washington State each year.
Each Washington apple is picked by hand. No harvest machines are used.
Each Washington apple is picked by hand. No harvest machines are used.
If you put all of the Washington State apples picked in a year side-by-side, they would circle the earth 29 times.
If you put all of the Washington State apples picked in a year side-by-side, they would circle the earth 29 times.
The average person eats 16 pounds of fresh apples per year.
The average person eats 16 pounds of fresh apples per year.
Apples can be eaten in salads, sauces, snacking and in baking and beverages. And, of course in PIE!
Apples can be eaten in salads, sauces, snacking and in baking and beverages. And, of course in PIE!
Red Delicious
Granny Smith
Pink Lady
Golden Delicious