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Bad time to be trying to move to Washington and get a job in tech, just keep that in mind.

You'll need to take this to court.

Not sure what vehicle you have but even just two wheel front wheel drive should be just fine to get you to lake cushman in the Olympics. Great to just walk around the lake. Also if you go to the end of the lake there is what called Stair Case. Super easy hike just walking around the river. Incredibly beautiful there. You might need a park pass though.

I love that spot. Have stayed at the cabins there a few times. Great shot.

Those weren’t related, just two different things.

How does skiing help with the restrooms closing at 3?

Contact the Extension Service at Washington State University.

I would not skip over Leavenworth-Wenatchee, gorgeous scenery with plenty of neat places to check out out on the go.

You would be skipping Seattle but these are easier places to see on the move than Seattle. Seattle is more of a day-trip.

The Mt Baker Ski area really is kind of a misnomer because it's like 15-20 miles from Mt Baker summit. If you look at a map, Shuksan is much closer to the ski area than Mt Baker is.

McMenamins Elks Temple in Tacoma would make the trip down nearly worth it in itself. It’s a big fancy historic building designed into a very eccentric and unique bar/restaurant/hotel/dancehall that utilizes and boasts a lot of local history. Plenty to explore and even a secret hidden speakeasy for patrons to find ;). Bobs Java Jive is also a fun unique “waterhole” with some good Grunge and music history. Ruston area is good too on a nice day.

In Seattle Queen Anne is a fun place to explore with its own unique local architecture. It is very close to the Space Needle and is home to famous Kerry Park, Taylor’s Shellfish, Golden Olive Mediterranean, KEXP coffee and Cafe Zingaro.

Seattle also has a lot of cool museums all over and a fancy Japanese garden that people tell me is great and I have been trying to go for years now.

HAVE FUN!! I wish you guys good weather for adventures and cozy activities if it’s less ideal conditions out :)

McMenamins Elks Temple in Tacoma would make the trip down nearly worth it in itself. It’s a big fancy historic building designed into a very eccentric and unique bar/restaurant/hotel/dancehall that utilizes and boasts a lot of local history. Plenty to explore and even a secret hidden speakeasy for patrons to find ;). Bobs Java Jive is also a fun unique “waterhole” with some good Grunge and music history. Ruston area is good too on a nice day.

In Seattle Queen Anne is a fun place to explore with its own unique local architecture. It is very close to the Space Needle and is home to famous Kerry Park, Taylor’s Shellfish, Golden Olive Mediterranean, KEXP coffee and Cafe Zingaro.

Seattle also has a lot of cool museums all over and a fancy Japanese garden that people tell me is great and I have been trying to go for years now.

HAVE FUN!! I wish you guys good weather for adventures and cozy activities if it’s less ideal conditions out :)

What did you blow at the station? You did blow at the station right?

Yes, these are the ski lifts at baker.

I’m in eastern Washington so I don’t have personal experience gardening in that area, but this looks like a good resource. They might also want to check out WSU’s Yakima county extension office and the Yakima conservation district office- they have a plant sale in the spring. My conservation district’s plant sale has some hard to find plants for cheap, because they’re all provided through volunteer labor by master gardeners from their own gardens.

You’re right about variation across the state, Washington is probably the most ecologically/geographically diverse state in the US

I had no idea there's a ski lift anywhere near Shuksan, or is this a weird perspective thing from Mt Baker?

Some people would like the coast, e.g. Kalaloch, when a storm is expected - some would not ... :-)

To add to what they said, take her out to the peninsula. Port Townsend is badass and there is a ton to do in that tiny town. Also, see the coast, La push. It'll be typical Washington weather, so tell her to be ready for cold/rain.

I've been to Korea a few times and can tell you our trees dwarf whatever they have over there.

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OP didn’t even have a question, it’s simply a statement.

Cool statement OP, what would you like us all to do with it?

What did your lawyer say to do when you asked them?

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It’s a magical place. I feel so at ease here. I love having a quiet, slow paced, beautiful place to live.

Good: not much of a crowd, roads were well plowed and easy to drive, no traffic.

Bad: apparently they start locking the restrooms at 3:00 now. I really need to learn how to ski.