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Wending scenic Pacific Coast Highway through Olympic Peninsula, it's easy to see why Washington is called the Evergreen State. It's as if an artist painted the landscape hues of green, added splashes of blue sky, lakes and waterfalls, then completed the canvas with magenta fireweed and foxglove. More »
Unplugged. That's how it feels at Lake Crescent Lodge at Olympic National Park. No television. No phones, No Wi-Fi or computer access. Just you and the pristine lake and the forest of trees and the beach and the ducks. More »
New Zealanders call it tramping. A new hiking trail named after Sir Edmund Hillary, the climber who conquered Everest, opens on the second anniversary of his death, Jan. 11, 2010. More »
WHY WASHINGTON IS CALLED THE EVERGREEN STATE
The sun sets over Olympic National Park in Washington state. Its rain forest, snow-capped mountains and age-old trees help make the park a favorite destination for those seeking a respite from day-to-day life. More »
Photo by PAUL HUGHES | Special to the Advertiser
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