I'm from Washington. The state. With the exception of Hawaii, Washington is the smallest state west of the Mississippi River, and the most populated per square mile. We have mountains, glaciers, alpine lakes, streams, rivers, plains & deserts. We have moose, elk, deer, alpine caribou, grizzly bears, black bears, eagles, pheasants, grouse, partridge, quail & doves. We have rattle snakes, coyotes, beavers, otters & pine martens. We also have Boeing, Microsoft, Kaiser Aluminum & Starbucks. We have some of the most fertile farm land in America that can raise wheat, barley, oats, peas, lentils, rape seed (Canola), and blue grass. We have world class ski resorts, back packing, mountaineering, camping, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. We have some of the best fishing in the world from salt water to lowland lakes and high mountain streams. We also have lots of the America's largest fresh water fish (white sturgeon). We have 4 seasons including cold and snowy winters, refreshing springs, hot summers & colorful autumns. And most of all, we have friendly people.