Good morning. as I was preparing which Holiday to share with you today May 10 National I found out it was Washington Day #NationalWashingtonDay giving us a new Homeschool Resource to study this week as we research Washington State Park and Washington the City. Would you like to join us in our studies?
Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S, and the State was formed from the Western part of the Washington Territory and was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. Washington boasts some jaw-dropping scenery and has played host to several significant events. The landscape is ripe with rainforests and volcanic mountains. Washington Park earned the nickname the ‘Evergreen State.’ Eye-catching views of the Pacific offer a thrilling Whale-watching adventure, adding to its allure. Add to this a vibrant City life, and it is an amazing place to visit.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL WASHINGTON DAY
National Washington Day, celebrated on May 10, recognizes Washington as the 18th-largest State, with a zone of 71,362 square miles, and the 13th-most populated City, with over 7.7 million inhabitants. A large percentage of Washington’s residents live in the Seattle metropolitan area. It serves as the State’s transportation, business, and industrial hub on Puget Sound, a Pacific Ocean inlet with numerous islands.
Washington is one of the most prosperous and socially liberal States in the nation. Life expectancy and unemployment rates in the State are consistently among the highest in the Country. Washington is a major lumber producer, with forests of Douglas Fir, Hemlock, Pine Trees, White Pine, Spruce, Larch, and Cedar covering its rugged terrain. For a Field Trip Charlie and I will be visiting a Nursery or Garden Center to look up all the trees the City is known for. Would you like to join us?
The State is the major producer of Apples, Hops, Pears, Blueberries, Spearmint Oil, and Sweet Cherries in the United States. The State also produces Apricots, Asparagus, dry edible Peas, Grapes, Lentils, Peppermint Oil, and Potatoes. Domesticated animals, types of meat, and commercial fishing, particularly Salmon, Halibut, and bottom Fish, contribute significantly to the State’s economy. In terms of Wine production, Washington is second only to California.
In our Homeschool Classes Charlie and I will be studying all the foods mentioned then we will be creating a dish using some of the ingredients. We will invite adults as well and they can sample Wines from Washington and sample Charlie’s food creations. We will decorate using things that relate to Washington. Would you like to come to our party?
The Olympic National Park contains several of the nicest, calmest areas in the United States. One Square Inch of Silence contributes to the preservation and, hopefully, expansion of Earth’s naturally silent spaces. Did you know there are more than 3,000 Glaciers in the State and it is known for its storm watching in Winter and Beaches in Summer. Without a doubt, Washington is a fantastic place to take in.
NATIONAL WASHINGTON DAY ACTIVITIES
- If you have the opportunity to visit Washington and the City life you will want to check out the music venues and to bask in the full glow of evergreen brilliance by exploring Washington’s history.
- Washington is known for its views and recreational centers and you should visit the Mountains and you can go hiking in the Mountains and enjoy the views
INTRIGUING FACTS ABOUT WASHINGTON
- The 9,300-year-old skeletal remains of Kennewick Man, one of the oldest and most complete human remains found in North America, were discovered in Washington in the 1990s. Did you know that?
- The area has been known to host megathrust Earthquakes in the past.
- Washington State remains the only State named after a President.
- Did you know Washingtonians is famous for their love of Wine?
- The Coast Rhododendron is the State flower and was chosen in 1892.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL WASHINGTON DAY
- The beauty of the Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful regions in the Country. The Cascade Mountain range and lush Evergreen Forests are a site to behold.
- Honoring Washington’s history is an excellent opportunity to honor Washington’s history and today follows its ascension to the status of a State in the United States.
- Did you know Washington is actually considered the most Dog-friendly State in the U.S. In Washington our beloved four-legged companions can be seen at restaurants, Cafes, arks, and even in workplaces.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
