Articles for tag: Mount Rainier, Ocean Shores

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The Beaches of Washington State

The Northwest offers scenic coasts for swimming, kite flying, driving, horseback riding, walking, surfing, clam digging and bird watching. There are places to observe the marine life, places to relax and watch the waves, and places to seen the majesty of nature. In Washington state, from Long Beach on the south end to Ruby Beach ...

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How to Make a Succulent Dish Garden with an Ocean Theme

Undersea arrangements are beautiful, but underwater plant life cannot survive outside of a natural habitat. Other live growth can be used instead, and it can become part of a dish garden display. Many succulent plants look a lot the underwater varieties, but they require very little care. A dish garden can include beautiful shells, beach ...

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Great Vacations Spots in Washington State

Some of the greatest places to visit are in Washington state, below you will find just a few of those but some of the best. Leavenworth is a Bavarian Village located near Wenatchee, WA.. This is a great place to visit if you like a European atmosphere. There are year round festivals, world class recreation, ...

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Intertidal Biology – A Description and Analysis of the Intertidal Zone

The intertidal zone is a complex marine ecosystem. Often called the “littoral” zone, it is the area where land meets the water. This marine zone experiences the greatest amount of light penetration and is also the closest to the shore. The intertidal zone experiences a variety of environmental extremes and exhibits a vertical zonation due ...

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Long Beach, Washington: Washington’s Best Beach

Washington State is not exactly known for its beaches. Sure, it has fabulous forests, and beautiful biking trails, with a lot of monumental mountains thrown in for a good measure. Oh, and did I mention that the islands, lakes, rivers, and streams that offer plenty of recreation opportunities? However, while many people visit Washington in ...

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Gambling & Casinos Around Washington’s Olympic Peninsula

You have heard how beautiful the Olympic Mountains are in Washington state and decided to pay them a visit. While over here, why not visit the multitude of casinos that are here for the picking? There are many casinos located on both Olympic and Kitsap peninsulas in western Washington waiting to help you have fun ...