Washington

**// __Washington__ //** ** By:AV l.Hstory **

Washington is the only state named after a president (George Washington). Washington is also known as The Evergreen State. "Alki" which is Native American for Bye and Bye is the state motto. Washington applied for statehood on November 11, 1889. Washington was the 42nd state to join the union. The state's flower is the coast rhododendron and the willow goldfinch is the Washindton state bird. 

In 1775 Juan Fransico de la Bodega y Quadra of Spain and Bruno Hecta were the first Europeans to set foot on Washington land. Lewis and Clark reached Washington on their expedition in 1805. In the year 1853 congress made Washington a territory. From 1855 to 1858 the Indian War reached Washington. In I889 Washington was named the 42nd state of the United States. In 1980 57 people died when Mt. St. Helens erupted. The eruption also caused a lot of damage in southwest Washington. The force of the eruption is equivilent to 27,000 Hiroshima bombs. After there where many vaporized forest, which caused the damage of 100 Northwestern lumber mills. The early 1980's ressicion hit Washington harder than all the other states.

viting Washington beacause this is a state I normally wouldn't visit. Forks is one of the many places I would like to go to. Forks is where my favorite book series and favorite movie all began. Forks is the home of the __Twilight Saga.__ Some people including me didn't know that Forks,Washington was a real town. I was curious so I looked it up and TA-DA!!!!! It's a real town. Seattle Grace Hospital is the home of my favorite show,//Grey's Anatomy//.

Itinerary

June 10th - ARRIVE

Today my mom, dad and I will depart from Baltimore International Airport. We will arrive at SeaTac Airport in Seattle, Washington at 9:40pm. Once my Dad picks up our rental car we will check into our hotel the Pan Pacific in Seattle and get some sleep.

June 11th –SEATTLE My birthday!!! On this day I will officially turn 13. To celebrate we are going to spend the day in Seattle. First, I believe we will go to the Art Museum. I love art so much. I expect to see paintings from many famous artists. Then later that night we are going to the Seattle Space Needle to have dinner on one of the viewing decks.

June 12th –SEATTLE

June 13th- SEATTLE

June 14th- SEATTLE

June 15th- FORKS

Today we will go to Forks. It is a small yet popular town. We won't be there very long. Maybe a day or so. My family and I are going to explore. This is the town where the Twilight Saga takes place. Honestly I'm super ecxited.

June 16th-LA PUSH

This time we are going to the town of La Push. We are going to the First Beach. Sounds weird to go to a beach in Washington but it's supposed to be really fun. Unlike Bella in New Moon I will NOT go cliff diving.

June 17th- FRIDAY HARBOR

Today we will check out of the Pan Pacific and catch a charter flight to Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands. We will be staying at the Friday House. To get to the San Juan Islands we have to get a charter flight. A plane that can float on water.

June-18th-25th- SAN JUAN ISLANDS.

During these days we will explore and roam free. On orcas island we will visit Mt. Constitution on Orcas island. In Friday Harbor there is a whale mueseum that my mom would be intrested in. I am looking forward to going whale watching.

III.Travel Plans

Leaving From:

Delta Airlne Leaving at 2:00 pm Flight Numbers 6558 and 9196 Lay over in New York, New York 10hrs and 40min SeaTac Airport

Returning From: Delta Airline Leaving at 10:15pm Flight numbers 1060 and 1878 Layover in Atlanta,Georgia 10hrs and 20min Baltimore International Airport.

Car Rental:

Thrifty Economy car Pick up: 6-10-10 at 10:00 pm Drop off: 6-25-10 at 9:45 pm Cost per week:$156.99

__IV. Accomodations__

I. Pan Pacific

A. 2152 Terry Ave. Seattle, Washigton 98121 B. 888-Travelocity C. $199.00 per night D Amenities 1.Non-smoking rooms 2.High Speed Internet 3.Pets allowed 4.Room Service 5.Hot Tub 6.Spa 7.Breakfast

ll. Friday Harbor House

A. 130 West Street Friday Harbor,Washigton 98250 San Juan Islands B. 888-Travelocity C. $215.00 per night D. Amenities 1.Courtesy Breakfast 2. Nonsmoking 3.Restaurant on site 4.Pets allowed 5.High Speed Internet

V. Pre Trip Planning

1. Feed new Kitten 2. Get Neighbor to Water plants 3. Get Neihgbor to pick up mail.