Boeing and Seattle
The fortunes & growth of the Boeing company are inextricably linked to the growth of Seattle from a relatively small conurbation to a major city.
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Saturday, December 13, 2025
Pacific North West
Volcanoes of the Pacific North West
The US Pacific States of California, Oregon and Washington are home to their own Avenue of the Volcanoes – four huge and picturesque volcanoes clearly visible as you drive south from Seattle to San Fransisco.
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Hoquiam Loggers Play Day
The small town of Hoquiam, on the Olympic Peninsular in Grays Harbor County, is host to the Annual Loggers Play Day every September. Hoquiam was originally the site of a Native American Indian village, but white settlers were attracted to the area by the abundance of giant trees.
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Ice Climbing Mount Rainier
Mt. Rainier is considered the longest endurance climb in the lower forty eight states of America and is located ninety-five miles southeast of Seattle, in the Pacific Northwest state of Washington. Although the climb is strenuous, it’s one that can be done by relatively new converts to mountaineering, provided you have some training and a knowledgeable guide.
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