03-25-10
Top Five Reasons To Invest In Washington
5. WOW Factor
Driving up Interstate 5 or flying into Sea-Tac Airport, it is impossible to miss: Mt. Reiner. And it hits nearly everyone, regardless of having seen it many times before: Wow! Whether it’s the Olympic National Forest, the Snoqualmie Pass, the dramatic coastline, or the splendor and expanse of the Puget Sound, one simply cannot deny Washington’s WOW!
4. Arts and Culture
From the Samish, Puyallup, and Skokomish to the Yakama and Spokane, the tribal and cultural diversity in the region is unmatched. Washington is rich with heritage and history, and this timeline is marked by the art created by the various nations, much of which—for example, to the west—speaks of a culture rooted in the land and connected to the waters. Everywhere, one can find traditional art speaking of the bounty this land has to offer, from the elk in the forests, to the salmon in the rivers.
3. Adventure
Truly, in this arena, Washington has it all: snow sports, surfing, rafting, backpacking, desert camping, and more. The immense amount of variety offered by the land affords us every opportunity to explore. One could go ice climbing one day, and then harvest clams on the beach for dinner. The possibilities for discovery are endless. Got your attention? Check out reasons two and one…
2. Climate
I know what you’re thinking: “What?! You’re crazy.” Sure, it’s no Miami Beach, but Washington’s climate yields more important fruits (aside from those delicious Colombia Valley grapes which make that awesome Pinot Noir). The rain that falls west of the Cascades provides the land with incredible wildlife and greenery. Think of it as our own rainforest. And when the sun comes out in summer, oh what joy! During those gorgeous warm months, people savor the days as long as they can, and feelings of community and kindness are palpable.
1. Commitment to Sustainable Living
Sure, the mountains are spectacular and the forests pristine, but what good is all this if our children’s children can’t grow up to enjoy them as well?
Washingtonians have these crazy ideas about respecting the land, cutting back on carbon emissions, working with the forestry department to employ sustainable harvesting and farming methods to reduce clear cutting, and other such wacky environmental notions. Don’t you want to be a part of a community that’s affecting change? I do.
