| In the 18th century in Washington, USA, the | | | | Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is the |
| Europeans were attracted to this land because of | | | | site that saw rush of Gold seekers. When news |
| fur trading of sea otter. After many more years | | | | about Gold finding spread, many went to Canada's |
| British developed interest in land animals too, | | | | Yukon Territory in search of finding more Gold. |
| particularly beaver. In 1818, Americans signed a | | | | Fifth oldest national park in US, Mr. Rainer has |
| treaty with British to occupy Oregon County for | | | | everything you look for in a natural inhabited park. |
| next 10 years. In 1846 boundaries between | | | | Wildflower meadows, dense forests, rugged |
| America and Canada were carved and | | | | glaciers and an active volcano are all there. To |
| Washington came to American side. It still was | | | | explore a volcano come to Mt. Saint Helens |
| part of Oregon territory. | | | | National Volcanic Monument. |
| After two years it got its own territory and | | | | The City of Seattle is a vibrant city that contains |
| started flourishing. A private plane manufacturing | | | | Mariners, Pike's place Market, Supersonics and |
| unit became the biggest in US before World War | | | | Space Needle. It has great suburbs too. Divided in |
| I and even after World War II. In 20th century | | | | four Ranger Districts, Olympic National forest |
| development in agriculture increased manifold and | | | | (Olympic Peninsula) is sprawled in 632000 acres. |
| trading too gathered pace. The best feature | | | | World Expo., 1974 was held at Riverfront Park |
| about Washington's people is a relaxed pace of life | | | | that has hand carved horses for various rides. |
| and harmony with nature. | | | | One of the most scenic parks of State, Fort |
| Located a few miles west of Walla Walla on | | | | Canby State Park gives you a splendid view to |
| Highway 12, Whitman Mission National Historical | | | | source of River Columbia and two lighthouses. It |
| Site is created to honor area's first mission. A 'Pig | | | | offers all sea related amenities. |
| War' started at San Juan Island National Historical | | | | State's top recreational area, Lake Chelan State |
| Park in 1859 as both American and British soldiers | | | | park is located on Lake Chelan and has a |
| had control over these islands. However the | | | | underwater park with all other facilities. Beacon |
| matter was solved amicably after 13 years as no | | | | Rock State park is located some miles east of |
| shot was fired. This place stands as a guard at | | | | Vancouver off State route 14. Actually, it is 848ft |
| these islands. | | | | core of an old volcano. All basic comforts are |
| Fort Vancouver Historical Site is a place from | | | | provided here. |
| where many American pioneers came for supplies | | | | Built in1810, Riverside State Park, have oldest log |
| to start farming. It was center of political, | | | | structure in Spokane County. It also has other |
| commercial and cultural activities from 1825 to | | | | usual facilities and an ORV (Off road vehicle) area. |
| 1849. Settled on 'skid road of Seattle, is Pioneer | | | | Located on High Way 207 Lake Wenatchee are |
| Square is most famous and oldest neighborhood. | | | | some miles north of Leavenworth. With 12000 |
| Step into this 15-block museum and feel the | | | | foot of waterfront, it is a famous recreational |
| vibrancy of this old city. | | | | area. All common comforts are provided. |