Vashington (shtat) - Washington (state)

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Ko'pincha deb nomlanadi Vashington shtati, uni milliy kapitaldan farqlash uchun Vashington, Kolumbiya AQShning narigi tomonida, Vashington o'rganish uchun mustahkam qirg'oq chizig'i, cho'llar, o'rmonlar, tog'lar, vulqonlar va yuzlab qirg'oq orollarini taklif etadi. Kaskad tog'lari shtatni ikkiga ajratadi, g'arbda nam o'rmonli qirg'oq zonalari va qarag'ay o'rmonlari, cho'llar va sug'oriladigan dehqonchilik erlari. Kolumbiya daryosi platosi sharq tomon

Mintaqalar

Vashington mintaqalari
 Kolumbiya daryosi platosi
Kaskadlarning janubi-sharqiy qismida; bu mintaqada tog'li vodiylarda joylashgan kanyonlar, cho'llar va dashtlar mavjud. Ushbu mintaqaga kiritilgan shaharlar Kennewick, Walla Wallava Yakima.
 Shimoliy kaskadlar
Chiroyli tog'lar va chuchuk suvli ko'llar, ochiq havoda o'tkaziladigan tadbirlar, milliy bog'lar (Shimoliy Kaskadlar milliy bog'i) va tanho qochishlar Shimoliy Kaskadlar mintaqasiga sayohatchilarni kutmoqda. Ushbu mintaqaga kiritilgan shaharlar Bellingham, Leavenworthva Wenatchee.
 Olimpiya yarim oroli
Yomg'ir o'rmonlari bilan ajoyib go'zalligi bilan taniqli dramatik tog'lar umurtqasi va bir necha kilometr uzoqlikdagi plyajlarda. Ushbu hudud Olimpiya milliy bog'ini o'z ichiga oladi.
 Palus
Ushbu qishloq xo'jaligi hududi shaharlarni o'z ichiga oladi Spokane, Cheyni va Pullman
 Puget ovozi
Bilan Sietl, shtatning eng yirik shahri; Takoma, Olimpiya (poytaxt), shuningdek, Sietl va Olimpiya yarim orollari orasidagi orollar va suvlar Vashon oroli va Kitsap yarim oroli
 Shimoliy-sharqiy Vashington
Ushbu yarim quruq hududga Grand Coulee to'g'oni tomonidan yaratilgan Ruzvelt ko'li milliy dam olish zonasi kiradi.
 San-Xuan orollari
Yaqin atrofdagi tinch suvlarda o'rmonli orollarning tarqalishi Britaniya Kolumbiyasi. Feribotlar, xususiy qayiqlar, baydarkalar va orkalar (kitlar) suvni kesib o'tishadi, suzuvchi samolyotlar va kal burgutlar esa osmonga ko'tariladi.
 Janubi-g'arbiy Vashington
Uning hayratomuz qirg'og'i va Kolumbiya daryosi bo'yidagi ajoyib manzaralari bilan tanilgan.

Shaharlar

Sietl - Vashingtonning eng katta shahri

Vashingtonda ko'plab shaharlar mavjud; bu eng mashhurlaridan ba'zilari.

  • 1 Olimpiya - Tez rivojlanayotgan Janubiy Ovoz zonasidagi davlat kapitali. Evergreen State kolleji va Sent-Martins kolleji uyi
  • 2 Bellevue - Vashington ko'li bo'ylab Sietlning shahar atrofi amakivachchasi, shahar markazida tobora o'sib borayotgan savdo markazi.
  • 3 Bellingham - G'arbiy Vashington universitetining uyi. Kanada chegarasi yaqinida va Vankuver, miloddan avvalgi.
  • 4 Sietl - eng katta shahar Tinch okeanining shimoli-g'arbiy qismi. Vashington universiteti va Sietl universiteti uyi.
  • 5 Spokane - Sharqiy Vashingtonning yuragi, Ichki imperiyaning norasmiy poytaxti va Gonzaga universiteti va Uitvort universitetining uyi.
  • 6 Takoma - shahar markazida bir nechta yaxshi muzeylar joylashgan port shahri. Puget Sound universiteti uchun uy, Tinch okeanining Lyuteran universiteti, Vashington Takoma universiteti (shahar markazi) va qo'shin bazasi Lyuis-Makkord, asosiy armiya va havo kuchlari bazasi.
  • 7 Vankuver - Kolumbiya daryosining narigi tomonida Portlend, Oregon. Kanadaning katta shahri bilan adashtirmaslik kerak VankuverMiloddan avvalgi.
  • 8 Walla Walla - Vashingtonning gullab-yashnayotgan sharob mamlakatining markazida joylashgan kichik sharqiy shahar.
  • 9 Yakima - Yakima vodiysida, shtatning asosiy qishloq xo'jaligi va sharob mintaqasi.

Boshqa yo'nalishlar

Ruby Beach Olimpiya milliy bog'i
  • 1 Ebeyning qo'nish milliy tarixiy qo'riqxonasi - XIX asrdan to hozirgi kungacha Puget Sound kashfiyoti va joylashuvi to'g'risidagi uzluksiz tarixiy yozuvlarni saqlaydi va himoya qiladi. Tarixiy fermer xo'jaliklari, hanuzgacha Uidbi orolining dashtlarida etishtirilgan bo'lib, ko'chmanchilar erni 1850-yillarda da'vo qilishganidan beri erdan foydalanish tartibini o'zgarishsiz ochib berishmoqda.
  • 2 Lyuis va Klark milliy tarixiy izi - 1804 yil maydan 1806 yil sentyabrgacha 32 ta erkak, bitta ayol va go'dak O'rta G'arbiy tekisliklaridan Tinch okeanining qirg'oqlariga sayohat qildilar. Ular o'zlarini kashfiyot korpusi deb atashgan.
  • 3 Rainier tog'ining milliy bog'i - 4,490 fut (4,390 m) vulqon. Boshqa barcha kaskadli vulqonlardan ko'ra ko'proq qor va muzni o'z ichiga oladi va 48 ta eng past shtatlardagi eng "taniqli" tog 'hisoblanadi.
  • 4 Mount Helens milliy vulqon yodgorligi - 1980 yilda Sent-Xelen tog'i otilib chiqdi: bu AQSh tarixidagi eng halokatli va halokatli vulqon hodisasi edi
  • 5 Shimoliy Kaskadlar milliy bog'i - Quyi 48 shtatdagi barcha muzliklarning 50% uyi
  • 6 Olimpiya milliy bog'i - Mo''tadil yomg'ir o'rmoni, qo'pol Olimpiya tog'lari va yovvoyi qirg'oq chizig'i, bu Tinch okeanining shimoli-g'arbiy qismida joylashgan YuNESKOning yagona merosi hisoblanadi.
  • 7 San-Xuan orollari - Olimpiya tog'larining yomg'ir soyasida Puget ovozi bu orollar mo'l-ko'l burgutlar va Orca kitlari bilan mashhur va yangi shakllanganlarni o'z ichiga oladi San-Xuan orollari milliy yodgorligi shuningdek San-Xuan orolining milliy tarixiy bog'i.
  • 8 Sun-ko'llar-quruq sharsharalar davlat bog'i - Dunyoning hozirgi barcha daryolarining 10 baravarigacha bo'lgan oqimi ulkan palapartishlikka birlashgan so'nggi muzlik davri oxiridagi qoldiqlarni ko'rishingiz mumkin. Katta Kanyon kabi chuqur bo'lmasa-da, siz boshingizni aylantirib chetga yaqinlashishingiz mumkin.
  • Vashington qirg'og'i - tabiiy, yovvoyi va g'aroyib shaharchalar bilan qirg'oqqa qo'shni AQShning eng uzun rivojlanmagan qirg'og'i bo'lgan 100 kilometrlik sahro qirg'og'i kiradi.

Yo'nalishlar

  • 1 Shimoliy kaskadli ko'chadan bu tabiatni buzg'unchi tog'lar, katta daryolar, kristalli ko'llar va tabiiy orollar bo'ylab aylanib chiqadigan juda ajoyib manzaradir. Agar ilmoqni bajara olmasangiz, hech bo'lmaganda Mozama (sharq tomonga) yoki Nyu-Xemem (g'arbiy tomonga) shtatdagi Hwy shtatidagi mehmonlar markaziga boring. Haydovchining eng ajoyib joylari shosse ikkalasi o'rtasida joylashgan joyda emas. milliy bog'ning yarmi, ammo sharqda Okanogan milliy o'rmonida. Vashington dovoni - balandligi 1677 metr bo'lgan balandligi 5.477 fut. Parkda deyarli hech qanday yo'l yo'qligi sababli, sayohatchilar asosiy avtomagistralda qolishlari kerak, agar aniq belgilangan belgilar ko'rinmasa (masalan, janubdan bir milya uzoqlikda joylashgan mehmonlar markazi).

Tushuning

Tarix

Shimoliy Amerikada topilgan eng qadimgi va to'liq odam qoldiqlaridan biri bo'lgan Kennewick Manning skelet qoldiqlari Vashingtonda topilgan. Evropadan kashfiyotchilar kelguniga qadar bu mintaqada tub amerikaliklarning ko'plab rivojlangan qabilalari bor edi, ular yaxshi rivojlangan iqtisodiyoti, murakkab savdo shartnomalari, nafis va saxiy madaniyati va bezakli san'at turlari va o'ymakorligi bilan ajralib turardi. Sohil bo'yida losos baliq ovlash va xususan Makah orasida kit ovi sohalari mashhur bo'lgan.

Ispaniyaning kapitani Don Bruno de Xeceta Vashington qirg'og'iga birinchi marta 1775 yilda qo'ngan. U Ispaniya uchun shahzoda Uilyam Soundgacha bo'lgan barcha qirg'oq erlarini da'vo qilgan, ular bu Tinch okeanini "Ispan ko'liga" va uning barcha qirg'oqlariga aylantirishgan. Ispaniya imperiyasining. Dastlabki evropalik kashfiyotchilar o'zlari bilmagan holda mahalliy madaniyatga putur etkazadigan chechakni keltirib chiqarishdi.

1778 yilda ingliz sayyohi kapitan Jeyms Kuk Xuan de Fuka bo'g'oziga kiraverishda Cape Flattery-ni ko'rdi, ammo Kuk bo'g'oz borligini tushunmadi. 1787 yilda Imperial burgut kapitani Charlz Uilyam Barkli ko'rmaguncha kashf qilinmagan. 1790 va 1791 yillarda Ispaniyalik kashfiyotchilar va 1792 yilda ingliz sayyohi Jorj Vankuver tomonidan bo'g'ozlar yanada o'rganilgan.

San-Xuan orolidagi milliy tarixiy bog'dagi Britaniya lageri - AQSh harbiy parkining ingliz harbiy maydonini yodga oladigan yagona qismi va Britaniya ittifoqi bayrog'ini osib qo'yadigan yagona joy.

1790 yilgi ingliz-ispan Nootka konvensiyasi Ispaniyaning eksklyuzivlik to'g'risidagi da'volarini tugatdi va Shimoliy-G'arbiy sohilni boshqa millatlarning, xususan Angliya va Rossiyaning, shuningdek, yangi paydo bo'lgan AQShning tadqiqotchilari va savdogarlari uchun ochdi. Amerikalik kapitan Robert Grey (u uchun Grays-Harbor okrugi nomi berilgan) Kolumbiya daryosining og'zini topdi. U o'z kemasi nomi bilan daryoni Kolumbiya deb nomlagan. 1792 yildan boshlab Grey dengiz otteri po'stlog'i savdosini yo'lga qo'ydi. Lyuis va Klark ekspeditsiyasi shtatga 1805 yil 10 oktyabrda kirib keldi.

Buyuk Britaniya va Amerika Qo'shma Shtatlari 1818 yildagi Angliya-Amerika konvensiyasining bir qismi sifatida Tinch okeaniga kontinental bo'linish g'arbidagi erlarni "birgalikda egallash" deb ta'riflangan narsalarga rozi bo'lishdi, bu 49-parallel qatorni g'arbdan xalqaro chegara sifatida o'rnatdi. O'rmon ko'lidan Rokki tog'larigacha. G'arbdan Tinch okeanigacha bo'lgan hududiy va shartnomaviy masalalarni hal qilish keyinga qoldirildi. Ispaniya, 1819 yilda, AQShga 42-parallellikdan shimol tomonga o'z huquqlarini berdi, garchi bu huquqlar egalik qilishni o'z ichiga olmaydi.

Keyingi bir necha o'n yilliklar davomida Buyuk Britaniya bilan muzokaralar murosaga kelgan chegarada hal bo'lmadi va Oregon shtatidagi chegara mojarosi Angliya va AQSh o'rtasida juda tortishuvlarga sabab bo'ldi. Buyuk Britaniya va AQSh tomonidan tortishuvlarga uchragan qo'shma egalik bir necha o'n yillar davom etgan. Oregon shtatiga amerikalik ko'chmanchilarning kirib kelishi bilan, mo'yna savdosi bilan ziddiyatli bo'lgani uchun aholi punktlarini to'xtatgan Hudson's Bay Company, Britaniyaning Kolumbiya okrugini nazoratini saqlab qolish uchun o'z pozitsiyasini o'zgartirdi.

Kolumbiya daryosining shimolidagi Oregon o'lkasining tobora ko'payib borayotgan aholisi rasmiy ravishda 1853 yilda AQSh hukumati tomonidan berilgan yangi hududni talab qildi. Vashington hududi chegarasi hozirgi shtatdan, shu jumladan hozirgi Aydaho Panhandl va uning qismlaridan ancha sharqqa uzaytirildi. Montananing g'arbiy qismida va Oregon shtatiga qabul qilinganida ortda qolgan janubi-sharqda ko'proq erlarni oldi. 1863 yilda Aydaho o'lkasining tashkil etilishi uning sharqiy chegarasini g'arbda 117 darajagacha o'rnatdi. Vashington 1889 yil 11-noyabrda Qo'shma Shtatlarning 42-shtatiga aylandi. Bu qo'shni AQShning qirg'oq chizig'iga ega bo'lgan so'nggi shtati edi.

Iqlim

Vashington (va ayniqsa) Sietl) ko'pincha o'ta yomg'irli joy sifatida tasvirlanadi, Vashington iqlimi aslida juda xilma-xildir. Kaskadlarning sharqiy qismida joylashgan shtat ancha quruq va qurg'oqchil. Puget Sound hududida tez-tez yomg'ir yog'adi, ammo hajmi boshqa yirik shaharlarga o'xshamaydi va yozda bir necha hafta ketma-ket yomg'ir yog'ishi mumkin emas. Yaqinlashish zonasida bo'lish ob-havo juda tez o'zgarishi mumkin va ko'pincha taxmin qilish qiyin. Olimpiya yarim orolining g'arbiy qirg'og'i shtatning eng yomg'irli qismidir va serhosil yomg'ir o'rmonlarini saqlaydi.

Bayramlar

Vashington hamma narsani kuzatmoqda federal bayramlar, Kolumbus kunidan tashqari. Biroq, federal ishchilar yoki harbiy xizmatchilarning ko'p sonli aholisi bo'lgan ba'zi shahar va shaharlarda baribir Kolumbus kuni nishonlanishi mumkin.

Gapir

Vashington shtatida tilga olingan Tinch okeanining shimoli-g'arbiy aksenti 20-asrda radio, televidenie va filmlar tomonidan ommalashgan Umumiy amerika aksentiga juda o'xshash (mahalliy O'rta G'arbda). Hududda yashovchilar odatda ingliz tilining turli xil aksentlarini tushunishda hech qanday muammoga duch kelmaydilar. Tinch okeanining shimoli-g'arbiy qismi butun dunyodan sayyohlarni jalb qiladi va yirik sayyohlik hududlarida ko'plab chet tillarini jamoat joylarida gaplashish odatiy holdir.

Ko'pgina tillarda so'zlashadigan ba'zi yirik shaharlarda etnik jihatdan turli xil mahallalar mavjud, shu jumladan Sietlning ko'plab Osiyo tillarida so'zlashadigan yirik Xalqaro okrugi. Masalan, Vashington aholisi eng ko'p bo'lgan o'n uchinchi shtat, ammo taqqoslaganda Osiyo aholisi orasida to'rtinchi o'rinda turadi. Sharqiy Vashington va Oregon shtatlaridagi kichikroq cho'ntaklarda ko'pchilik ispan tilida gaplashadi. Sietlning Janubiy Sietldagi Kolumbiya Siti mahallasida joylashgan Sietlning 98118 pochta indeksi AQShning aholini ro'yxatga olish byurosi tomonidan mamlakatda eng xilma-xil pochta indeksi deb hisoblanadi va 59 ta tilda muntazam gaplashib turiladi.

Chinuk Jargon mintaqaning mahalliy aholisi o'rtasida o'rnatilgan pidgin yoki savdo tili edi. Evropaliklar bilan aloqada bo'lganidan so'ng, frantsuz, ingliz va kri so'zlari tilga kirib, "oxir-oqibat Chinook Alyaskadan Oregongacha bo'lgan Tinch okeanining qiyaligi bo'ylab 250 ming kishining tiliga aylandi". Chinook Jargon 19-asrda foydalanishning eng yuqori darajasiga etdi, ammo manba va cho'l hududlarida keng tarqalgan bo'lib qoldi, xususan, faqat mahalliy amerikaliklar va Kanadaning birinchi xalqlari tomonidan emas, balki 20-asrga qadar. Chinuk Jargon hali Sietlda Ikkinchi Jahon urushi arafasigacha ishlatilgan bo'lib, Sietlni bu til keng qo'llanilgan so'nggi shaharga aylantirgan. Bugungi kunda uning ta'siri asosan joy nomlari va bir nechta mahalliylashtirilgan jargon atamalarida sezilmoqda. Ushbu atamalarning ba'zilarini talaffuz qilish qiyin va ko'pincha mehmonni mahalliylardan ajratib turadi.

Mahalliy nomlarni mahalliy Amerika madaniyatiga oid ko'plab nomlar va chet elliklar Alki, Sietl, Kitsap, Yakima, Duvamish va Lummi singari talaffuz qilishlari qiyin bo'lishi mumkin. Ispaniyalik va ingliz tilidagi kashfiyotchilar tomonidan hali boshqa joylar nomi berilgan.

Chiqinglar

Samolyotda

Poyezdda

Amtrak 3 marshrutga ega SietlKing Street Station. Bular:

  • Amtrak kaskadlari: Shimol tomonga qarab Vankuver, miloddan avvalgi orqali Edmonds, Everett, Stenvud, Vernon tog'i va Bellingham va janub orqali Portlendga Takoma, Olimpiya, Kelso va Vankuver, VA. Poezd Sietl va Portlend o'rtasida kuniga 4 marotaba va kuniga ikki marta Sietl va Vankuver va Miloddan avvalgi Portlend o'rtasida Evgeniygacha harakatlanadi. Boshqa paytlarda ular Portlenddan Eugene va Sietldan Vankuvergacha avtobus bilan ta'minlaydilar.
  • Sohil yulduzlari xuddi shu marshrutni Sietl va Eugene o'rtasidagi kaskadlar bilan bir xil to'xtash joylari bilan (Tukvila va Oregon shahridan tashqari) olib boradi. Los-Anjelesga yo'l olgan poyezd Evgeniyadan Chemult, Klamat sharsharasi va boshqalarga qarab janubga qarab davom etadi.
  • Empire Builder (Sietl filiali): Sietl va Spokanni Edmonds, Everett, Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Efrata orqali bog'laydi. Spokanedagi Portlenddan (yoki g'arbiy tomonga bo'linib ketadigan) boshqa filialga qo'shilib, sharqqa Chikagoga qarab davom eting.

Mashinada

Kimdan Britaniya Kolumbiyasi

Davlatlararo 5 va Tinchlik kamari o'tish - Kanadadan Vashingtonga kirishning asosiy quruqlik porti. Biroq, bu er uchlari orasidagi erni kesib o'tuvchi beshta punktdan bittasi Quyi materik miloddan avvalgi va Shimoliy-G'arbiy Kaskadlar Vashington viloyati. Ga qarang Kirish - mashina bilan qismi Shimoliy-G'arbiy Kaskadlar tafsilotlar uchun mintaqaviy maqola.

Kimdan Oregon

Davlatlararo 5 (va Davlatlararo 205) kattaroq qismdan foydalanishni ta'minlaydi Portlend maydon. Davlatlararo 82 / US 395 sharqdan kirishni ta'minlaydi Oregon Sharqiy Vashingtonning uch shaharlar hududiga. Vashington va Oregon qirg'oqlari bo'ylab AQShning 101-marshrutini tomosha qilish uchun yanada chiroyli ko'rinish uchun harakat qiling, ammo kichik shaharlarda ko'plab tezkor tuzoqlardan xabardor bo'ling.

Kimdan Aydaho

Interstate 90 Cour D'Alene orqali o'tadigan asosiy yo'nalishdir, ammo US 2 Aydaho va Vashingtonning shimoliy qismlariga kirishni ta'minlaydi.

Avtobusda

  • BoltBus. Xizmat Portlend, OR; Sietl; Bellingham, WA; va VankuverMiloddan avvalgi. Narxlar 1-20 dollar.
  • Cantrail (Kanadaning g'arbiy yo'llari), (avtobus bekatlari) Sietlning King ko'chasi stantsiyasi va Vankuverning Tinch okeani stantsiyasi. Surreydagi Sandmans Signature Hotel va Pacific Inn-da qo'shimcha to'xtash joylari. AQShda qo'shimcha to'xtash joylari yo'q, Bepul: 1-877-940-5561. Sietl o'rtasida Vankuvergacha, miloddan avvalgi avtobuslarda ishlaydi Bir tomonga 40 dollar, ikki tomonga 75 dollar; talabalar, harbiylar, qariyalar va 4-11 yoshdagi bolalar uchun chegirmalar..
  • Tovuz, Bepul: 1-800-231-2222. Miloddan avvalgi Portlend va Vankuverdan Sietlga to'g'ridan-to'g'ri xizmat. Sakramento (Portlend orqali) va Solt Leyk-Siti (Boise, Stenfild yoki Portlend orqali) dan qo'shimcha xizmat. Narxlar boradigan joyingizga qarab farq qiladi.
  • Jefferson Lines, Bepul: 1 800 451-5333. Montana shtatining Billings shahridan Spokanga to'g'ridan-to'g'ri xizmatlar (Cour d'Alene, Missula va Bozeman orqali)
  • Shimoliy-g'arbiy yo'llar, Bepul: 1-800-366-3830. Boise Spokaneyga taqa Bend, Kaskad, Donnelli, Makkol, Nyu-Meodows, Riggins, Whitebird, Grangeville, Cottonwood, Craigmont, Lewiston, Moscow, Pullman and Colfax. Spokanega bir yo'l uchun 51 dollar, 97 dollar atrofida sayohat.
  • Tez xizmat, Bepul: 1-800-665-2122. Miloddan avvalgi Sietl va Vankuver o'rtasida ishlaydi. Sietl markazidagi to'xtash joylari (Best Western tashqarisidagi Teylor avliyo N 200 da) va SeaTac aeroporti (yukning janubiy uchi yaqinidagi asosiy terminalda, 00 eshigi tashqarisida, 11-16-koylar). Bir nechta to'xtash joylariga qaramay, shimoliy yo'nalishdagi avtobuslar faqat AQShda olib ketilishi va Kanadaga, aksincha janubiy yo'nalishdagi avtobuslarga tushishi mumkin. Vankuverdan SeaTacgacha narxlar, bir tomonga 49 dollar, borib-kelish uchun 87 dollar..

Paromda

Vashon orolidan ketayotgan Vashington shtatidagi feribot

Viktoriya Klipperidan tashqari, San-Xuan-de-Fuka va Puget-Sound orqali o'tadigan paromlar transport vositalarini tashish imkoniyatiga ega.

  • 1 Alyaskadagi dengiz yo'llari tizimi, Bepul: 1-800-642-0066. Parom xizmati Bellingham, Vashington ichkaridan o'tish yo'liga Xayns Alyaska. Sayohatingizni erta rejalashtiring, chunki ushbu xizmat tezda to'ldiriladi. Ular endi Sietlga borishmaydi. Alaska Marine Highway (Q801878) on Wikidata Alaska Marine Highway on Wikipedia
  • Blackball Ferry tomonidan ishlab chiqarilgan MV Coho, 101 E Railroad, Port-Anjeles WA 98362 va Belleville ko'chasi, 430, Viktoriya, miloddan avvalgi @ Victoria's Inner Harbor. (.), 1 360 457-4491 (Vashington), 1 250 386-2202 (Miloddan avvalgi). Port-Anjeles va Miloddan avvalgi Viktoriya o'rtasidagi San-Xuan-de-Fukani kesib o'tadi. Avtomobil va haydovchi uchun 63 dollar (0-18 fut) har bir kattaroq yo'lovchiga 18 futdan 18 futgacha va har bir bolaga 9 dollardan 5 fut..
  • Tote Maritime, (ofis) 32001 32-chi avenyu, № 200-uy, Federal yo'l (.), 1-800-426-0074. Anchorage AK va Tacoma WA o'rtasida pastki 48 va Alyaska o'rtasida harakatlanadiganlar uchun transport vositalari va / yoki shaxsiy uy-ro'zg'or buyumlarini jo'natish uchun "feribot" dan ko'ra ko'proq xususiy transport kompaniyasi sifatida ishlaydi.
  • Vashington shtatidagi paromlar, 1 206 464-6400, Bepul: 1-800-843-3779. Vashington shtatidagi feribot tizimi Sidneydan San-Xuan orollariga Anakortda davom etadigan xizmat bilan kuniga bir yoki ikki marta suzib yurishni taklif qiladi. AQSh va Kanada o'rtasida sayohat qilishda xavfsizlik va immigratsion jarayonlarni amalga oshirish uchun transport vositalarida 60 daqiqalik oldindan kelish tavsiya etiladi. Yuradigan yo'lovchilar 30 daqiqa oldin kelishlari kerak.
  • Viktoriya Klipper, 2701 Alaskan Way Pier 69, Sietl @ Sietl shahar markazidagi qirg'oq va Belleville Street 254, Viktoriya, BC, Viktoriyaning ichki porti., 1 206 448-5000 (Vashington), 1 250 382-8100 (Miloddan avvalgi), Bepul: 1-800-888-2535. Birlashtiradigan yuqori tezlikdagi katamaran yo'lovchi paromlari Viktoriya, Britaniya Kolumbiyasi San-Xuan orollari va Sietl. Agar siz San-Xuan orollariga boradigan bo'lsangiz, kitlarni tomosha qilish uchun sayohatga ham qo'shilishingiz mumkin. (Faqat yo'lovchilar, transport vositalari yo'q.)

Dengiz samolyotida

Tez va ajoyib, ammo arzon bo'lmagan sayohat qilish usuli. Puget Sound hududiga va atrofida dengiz samolyotiga sayohat qilishni taklif qiluvchi ko'plab Amerika va Kanadalik kompaniyalar mavjud. Kabi Kenmore Air va Shimoliy-g'arbiy dengiz samolyotlari Sietlda joylashgan bo'lib, mintaqada va Kanadadan muntazam reyslar va charter reyslar bilan. Ko'pgina samolyotlar atigi 6 dan 8 gacha o'rindiqlarni taklif qilishadi va etarlicha kichkina bo'lib, kapitan yonidagi old o'rindiqqa kimdir o'tirishini so'rashi mumkin. Agar siz yaxshi so'rasangiz, ular sizni marshrutga olib borishga yoki imkoniyatlar va jadvallar imkoni boricha kitlar podasiga ergashishga tayyor bo'lishi mumkin.

Kruiz kemasi orqali

Kruiz kemalari Astoriya Oregon va Sietl Vashington shaharlarida, g'arbiy qirg'oq bo'ylab doimiy aloqalar bilan Kanada va Alyaskaga etib kelishadi.

  • Bell 66 ko'chasidagi Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal, 2225 Alaskan Way S, Sietl. Sietl shahrining qirg'og'ining o'rtasiga, Norvegiyaning Cruise Line va Celebrity Cruises uchun uy porti bo'lib xizmat qiladi. Yo'lovchilar va yuklarni tashish uchun avtobus, taksi va transport vositalariga ulangan. Birlashtiruvchi reyslarga ega sayohatchilar uchun Sietl-Takoma xalqaro aeroporti 15 mildan (24 km) uzoqroq masofada joylashgan.
  • Smit-Kov kruiz terminali 91-pistda, 2001 yil Garfild ko'chasi, Sietl. Sietl shahrining qirg'og'ining shimoliy qismida, Holland America Line, Caribbean Royal va Princess Cruises uchun uy porti sifatida xizmat qiladi.

Qayiqda

Ushbu mintaqadagi juda ko'p shaharlarning suv ustida ekanligi bejiz emas. Dastlabki ko'chmanchilar qalin mintaqaviy o'rmonlarni quruqlikda harakatlanish uchun juda qiyin deb topdilar, shuning uchun suv yo'llari Tinch okeanining shimoli-g'arbiy qismida avtoulov tizimiga aylandi.

Biroq, Kanadadan yoki boshqa xorijiy mamlakatlardan kelganida, portlar, shu jumladan, faqat bir nechta Roche Makoni, Juma Makoni, Anakortlar va Bellingham, bu AQShning rasmiy kirish portlari va boaterlarni bojxona orqali qayta ishlashlari mumkin. Kardinal qoida boshqa to'xtash joylaridan oldin bojxona dokidagi erga teginish; buni qilmaganlik uchun jarima 5000 AQSh dollarigacha bo'lishi mumkin. Bortda bo'lganlarning hammasi uchun pasportdan tashqari sizga qayiqning litsenziya raqami va foydalanuvchi uchun to'lovlarni dekalatsiya qilish raqami kerak bo'ladi.

Bojxona, qaysi oziq-ovqat mahsulotlarini mamlakatga olib kirish uchun maqbul bo'lganligi to'g'risida USDA yo'riqnomasini bajaradi va ushbu ko'rsatmalar doimiy ravishda o'zgarib turadi, shuning uchun kelishdan oldin ular bilan kelishish yaxshiroqdir. Qayiqchilar taqiqlangan ovqatlarni bilish uchun javobgardir va ularni e'lon qilmaganliklari uchun jarimaga tortilishi mumkin.

Piyoda

The Tinch okeanidagi Crest izi (PCT) - AQShning G'arbiy sohillari bo'ylab Meksikadan Kanadagacha cho'zilgan taniqli iz. U Kaliforniya, Oregon va Vashington shtatidan o'tadi.

The Tinch okeanining shimoli-g'arbiy milliy manzarasi izi bilan Vashingtonni bog'laydigan iz Continental Divide Trail yilda Montana.

Atrofga boring

Shimoliy Kaskad tog'laridagi Kaskad dovoni

Vashingtonning aksariyat qismini (asosiy shaharlar tashqarisida) o'rganish uchun sizga odatda avtomobil kerak bo'ladi, chunki jamoat transporti juda kam, ayniqsa uzoqroq joylarga.

Mashinada

Har doim yo'lda ko'zlar!

Haydash paytida telefoningizni ishlatmang yoki ushlab turmang, qizil chiroq bilan to'xtab turganda ham! Vashington shtati bo'ylab politsiya haydovchilarni boshqa barcha sabablarga ko'ra chalg'itib, qonunlarga bo'ysunmasliklarini (ya'ni ovqatlanish, ichish, tashqi ko'rinishini) kuzatib borishdi. Birinchi qonunbuzarlik uchun 136 AQSh dollar miqdorida katta jarima sizning sug'urtangizda alkogol (DUI) holatida transport vositasini boshqarishga teng keladigan belgiga qo'shimcha ravishda beriladi, unga ko'ra qonun so'zlashuv deb nomlanadi. E-DUI.

Agar navigatsiya uchun telefoningizdan foydalanishingiz kerak bo'lsa, telefoningizni yashirganingizda karnaydan foydalaning yoki asboblar paneliga osib qo'yishingiz mumkin bo'lgan telefon ushlagichidan foydalaning. Haydashdan yoki yo'lovchidan buni amalga oshirishingizdan oldin maqsadingizni kiriting. Uni tizzangizga qo'yish tavsiya etilmaydi, chunki siz hali ham unga qarashga moyil bo'lishingiz mumkin yoki u osonlikcha tushib ketishi mumkin. Javob berish yoki telefon qo'ng'iroqlarini amalga oshirish zarurati tug'ilsa, mashinani haydashdan oldin mashinangizni ushlab turish yoki sinxronlashtirish uchun to'xtab turing.

Vashington yo'llari tarmog'i yaxshi ta'mirlangan va avtomobillar shtat bo'ylab sayohat qilishning eng tezkor usuli hisoblanadi. Asosiy magistral yo'llar I-5 bo'lib, Vashingtonning g'arbiy tomoni bo'ylab G'arbiy Vashingtonning ko'plab aholi punktlari bo'ylab harakatlanadi. I-90, sharqdan yugurmoqda Sietl ga Ellensburg va Spokaneva I-82, Ellensburg yaqinidagi I-90da boshlanib, janubi-sharqdan o'tib ketadi Yakima va Kennewick. AQShning boshqa avtomobil yo'llari va WA shtat yo'nalishlari shtatning barcha qismlariga kirishadi. Ijaraga mashinalar agentliklari yirik shaharlarda joylashgan.

Shtatning barcha sharqiy-g'arbiy magistral yo'llari kesib o'tadi Kaskadli tog'larqishda yopilish, kechikish va tirnoqli shinalar yoki zanjir talablariga bog'liq. Kuchli ob-havo sharoitida I-84 ni Oregon shtatining chegara orqasida ishlatish yaxshidir. Ushbu yo'nalish Kolumbiya daryosi darasining nisbatan past balandligidan o'tadi. Kamdan-kam hollarda, I-84 samolyoti shimoldan o'tib ketganda ham ob-havo bilan bog'liq muammolarga duch kelishi mumkin Hood tog'i. Vashington shtati Hwy 14-da 20 millik aylanma yo'l Ilohilarning 44-chi chiqish yo'li va Xudoning ko'prigi 64-chi chiqish o'rtasida mavjud. Ikkalasida ham kichik pul bor.

Paromda

  • Vashington shtatidagi paromlar, 1 206 464-6400, Bepul: 1-800-843-3779. Vashington shtatidagi feribot tizimi mamlakatdagi eng yirik tizimdir. Uning Puget Sound-dan o'tib, Bainbridge, Vashon, Whidbey va Ovozning qarama-qarshi tomonlaridan San-Xuan orollariga yo'nalishlari bor. Sharqiy Vashingtonda ular ham ishlaydi Keller feriboti Kolumbiya daryosidan Ferry okrugidan va shimolda joylashgan Colville hind qo'riqxonasidan janubdagi Linkoln okrugiga o'tish uchun. Shuningdek, Anderson va Steilacoom kabi paromlar tomonidan boshqariladigan ko'plab boshqa yo'nalishlar mavjud Pirs okrugidagi parom va Anakortlar tomonidan Guemes oroliga / dan Skagit okrugi paromi. Deyarli barcha paromlar qo'shimcha haq evaziga transport vositalarini joylashtiradilar. Shtat parom tizimi uchun avtoulovlarga, ayniqsa, Sietl / Everettga ertalab qatnov paytida, teskari tomon kechqurun va yozda (ayniqsa, dam olish kunlari) San-Xuan orollari va Anakort orollari oralig'ida borish uchun transport vositalariga onlayn buyurtma berish tavsiya etiladi.

Ko'pgina parom yo'nalishlari ko'priksiz orollar emas, balki quruqlik bilan boradigan yarim orollar juda uzoq yo'lni o'z ichiga oladi. Buning eng yorqin namunasi Port-Taunsend -- Keystone feribotdan atigi besh yarim mil narida joylashgan Hwy 20 shtati yo'nalishi. Eng qisqa quruqlik bo'ylab sayohat qilish (Tacoma torayadi) ulkan 217 milya (354 km) sayohatga aylanadi!

Poyezdda

Poyezdda sayohat qilish Amtrak katta qiyinchiliklarga duch kelishi mumkin, ayniqsa, kamdan-kam uchib ketish, sayohatning sekin vaqtlari, noqulay jadvallar va cheklangan marshrutlar. Vashington atrofida sayohat qilish uchun hali ham poezdlarga borishni istaganlar uchun bu asosiy yo'nalishlar:

  • Amtrak kaskadlari: I-5 yo'lagi bo'ylab, bog'lanib boradi Vankuver, miloddan avvalgi; Bellingham, Vernon tog'i, Stenvud, Everett, Edmonds, Sietl, Takoma, Olympia / Lacey, Centralia / Chehalis, Kelso, Vankuver, VA va Portlend, OR. Poezd har kuni Sietl va Portlend o'rtasida 4x, miloddan avvalgi Sietl va Vankuver va Portlend va Eugene o'rtasida harakat qiladi. Boshqa paytlarda ular Portlenddan Eugene va Sietldan Vankuvergacha avtobus bilan ta'minlaydilar.
  • Sohil yulduzlari xuddi shu marshrutni Sietl va Eugene o'rtasidagi kaskadlar bilan bir xil to'xtash joylari bilan (Tukvila va Oregon shahridan tashqari) olib boradi. Los-Anjelesga boradigan poyezd Evgeniyadan Chemult, Klamat sharsharasi va boshqalarga qarab janubga qarab davom etadi.
  • Empire Builder (Sietl filiali): Sietl va Spokanni Edmonds, Everett, Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Efrata orqali bog'laydi.
  • Empire Builder (Portlend filiali): Portlend va Spokaneni Kolumbiya darasi (Vankuver, VA, Bingen va Vishram) va Pasko orqali bog'laydi. Ikkala filial ham Sharqda Chikagoga qarab davom etish uchun Spokaneda birlashadi (yoki g'arbiy tomonga qarab bo'linadi).

Qayiqda

Puget Sound mintaqasi eng mashhur joylardan biridir kichik hunarmandchilikda sayohat qilish Qo'shma Shtatlarda yuzlab chaqirim himoyalangan qirg'oq chiziqlari va o'nlab uzoq orollarni o'rganish uchun. Ko'plab shaharlar va shaharchalar o'zlarining portlari atrofida qurilgan va tashrif buyuradigan qayiqchilarga xizmat ko'rsatishga juda mos keladi. San-Xuan-De-Fuka bo'g'ozi, Tinch okeanining sohillari va hattoki Kolumbiya daryosi ham turli xil portlar va qayiqchilarni ziyorat qilish imkoniyatlari bilan qayiqda sayohat qilish uchun ajoyib joylardir.

Avtobusda

  • BellAir Airporter, Bepul: 1-866-235-5247. SeaTac va Sietl markazidan Stenvudga, Burlington / Vernon tog'iga, Bellingham va Bleynga bir marshrutga va Anakort va alohida shaharga ko'tariladi. San-Xuan Burlington shahridan Anakortdagi parom terminali. Shuningdek, ularning uchinchi marshruti bor va Sea-Tac dan Cle Elum, Ellensburg va Yakima.
  • BoltBus, Bepul: 1-877-BOLTBUS (2658287). O'rtasida xizmat Portlend, Sietl, Bellingham va VankuverMiloddan avvalgi. 30 dollargacha.
  • Tovuz, Bepul: 1-800-231-2222. Greyhound asosan Interstate 5 (Sietl-Vankuver va Sietl-Portlendda ikkita alohida yo'nalish bo'yicha sayohat qiladi. Ba'zi janubiy yo'nalishdagi avtobuslar Portlenddan Sakramentoga qadar davom etadi); 90 (Sietl-Spokan, Ellensburgdan Yakima, Pasko (Uch shaharlar) va Stenfildga, OR-ga I-82 oralig'ida yo'lning o'zgarishi bilan; 84 / US-395/90 (Portlend, Gud daryosi, Dalles, Pasko) & Spokane). Narxlar boradigan joyingizga qarab farq qiladi.
  • Quyi Kolumbiya daryosi CAP, 1 360 200-4911, 1 360 200-4910. Longviewdan Vankuvergacha bo'lgan Janubiy qishloq jamoat transporti xizmati kuniga 6 marta, dushanbadan jumagacha. Bekatlar quyidagilarni o'z ichiga oladi: Longview (Transit Center), Kalama (Toteff Park), Woodland (Visitors Center / Park & ​​Ride) va Vankuver, WA (99th Street Station). Longview-dan Castle Rock-ga Shimoliy xizmat kuniga ikki marta, dushanbadan jumagacha ishlaydi. Bekatlar quyidagilarni o'z ichiga oladi: Longview (Transit Center), Lexington (Country Run Apts.) Va Castle Rock (49 Park & ​​Ride-dan chiqish). Bir tomonlama sayohat uchun 1 dollar..
  • Shimoliy-g'arbiy yo'llar (Shimoliy-g'arbiy bosqich bosqichlari), Bepul: 1-800-366-3830. Sietl va Spokan Everett, Stivens dovoni, Leavenworth, Efrata, Moses Lake va Wenatchee orqali; Boise Spokaneyga taqa Bend, Kaskad, Donnelli, Makkol, Nyu-Meodows, Riggins, Whitebird, Grangeville, Cottonwood, Craigmont, Lewiston, Moscow, Pullman and Colfax. Narxlar boradigan joyiga qarab farq qiladi..
  • Vashington shaharlararo sayohat dasturi. WSDOT-ning Sayohat Vashington dasturi shtat bo'ylab sayohat qilish uchun ko'proq xizmat ko'rsatish imkoniyatlarini taqdim etishning bir usuli bo'lib, shahar va qishloq jamoalarini yirik transport markazlari va shahar markazlari bilan bog'laydi. Ular:
  • Apple Line (Shimoliy-G'arbiy Trailways tomonidan boshqariladi). AQSh-97 bo'ylab Omak, Ellensburg va Wenatchee orqali 160 millik yo'nalishni bosib o'tib, Wenatchee va Ellensburgdagi Greyhound Amtrak va Shimoliy G'arbiy bosqich bosqichlariga ulangan.
  • Dungeness Line (Olimpiya avtobus liniyalari tomonidan boshqariladi). Port-Anjeles, Port-Taunsend, Sietl va Seat-Tak xalqaro aeroportida Sietlda Greyhound, Amtrak va Vashington shtat feribotlari bilan bog'langan va Viktoriya (Viktoriya, Viktoriya) ga qadar bo'lgan "MV Coho" feribotiga ulangan Olimpiya yarim oroliga xizmat qiladi. Port-Anjelesda.
  • Uzum chizig'i (Bellaire charter tomonidan boshqariladi). Walla Walla va Pasco o'rtasida xizmat ko'rsatadi. Greyhound, Amtrak va boshqa tijorat reyslariga ulanish Pasko (Uch shaharlar).
  • Oltin chiziq (Bellaire charter tomonidan boshqariladi). Colville, Arden, Addy, Chewelah, Loon Leyk va Deer Parkni Spokane va muhim tranzit markazlari, shu jumladan Spokane xalqaro aeroporti bilan bog'laydigan AQSh 395 bo'ylab har kuni ikki marta harakatlanadi.
  • Odamlar transporti uchun odamlar, 1 509 248-6726. Ular Vashingtonning sharqiy va markaziy qismidagi bir qancha qishloq tumanlari bo'ylab transport vositasini boshqarish imkoniyati bo'lmagan yoki nogironligi, tibbiy holati yoki qonuniy cheklovlar tufayli transport vositasini boshqarishga qodir bo'lmagan aholiga xizmat ko'rsatuvchi nodavlat tashkilotdir. Ular Vashingtonning sharqiy va sharqiy qismida avtoulovsiz va Greyhound avtobuslari xizmat ko'rsatmaydigan joylarga borishga harakat qilayotgan sayohatchilar uchun ishlay oladigan (shahar joylaridagi avtobuslarga o'xshash) qatnov yo'nalishlarida muntazam xizmat ko'rsatishadi. Shuningdek, ularning boshqa xizmatlari vositachilik vositasida bo'lgan shoshilinch tibbiy transport vositalarini o'z ichiga oladi, eshikdan eshikgacha transport xizmatiga qo'ng'iroq qilish, katta yoshdagi ovqatlanish, ma'lumot / ma'lumot xizmatlari (2-1-1 raqamini terish) va mahalliy aholi uchun uzoq muddatli ish bilan ta'minlash bo'yicha treninglar.
  • Shahar tomonidan boshqariladigan turli xil tranzit tizimlari va SeaTac-dan shaxsiy transport xizmatlari. Shtat bo'ylab boshqa turli tuman tranzit agentliklari mavjud, ular shahar va qishloqlar o'rtasida, qishloq joylari yoki shahar atrofidagi jamoalar o'rtasida ishlaydigan avtobuslarga ega (Olimpiya yarim oroli va Puget-Sound mintaqasi). Xizmatlar bir necha marshrutlarda har 15-30 daqiqada o'zgarib turadi (Sietl metropoliteni) mavjud emas (Kaskad tog'lari va Vashingtonning markaziy va sharqiy qismining aksariyati) va ular orasidagi hamma narsalar. Mavjud narsalar haqida yuqoridagi havolani va ma'lum bir joyning maqolasini ko'ring.

Samolyotda

Delta / Delta Connection va Alaska / Horizon Airlines aviakompaniyalari Sietldan Portlend, Pasko va Spokaneygacha ichki qatnovlarni taklif qilishadi. Quyida keltirilgan boshqa yirik aeroportlardan tashqari Chiqinglar. Horizon Air (Alaska Air aviakompaniyasining sho'ba korxonasi) quyidagi kichik shaharlarga ichki reyslarni taklif qiladigan yagona aviakompaniya hisoblanadi. Sietl-Takoma xalqaro aeroporti va / yoki Portlend xalqaro aeroporti (Vankuver, Vashington va Vashington janubi-g'arbiy qismida):

Qarang

Rainier tog'i Sietl ustida ko'tariladi
Qishda sharob zavodi, Chelan ko'li

Tabiat manzaralari

Belgilar qoriga to'ldi Rainier tog'i G'arbiy Vashington ustidagi minoralar va Oregon shtatigacha, hatto Kaliforniyaning shimoliy qismigacha cho'zilgan Olimpiya va Kaskad tog 'tizmalarini o'z ichiga olgan hududning tabiiy go'zalligi ramzidir. Biroq Vashingtonda yana bir qancha milliy bog'lar, jumladan Shimoliy Kaskadlar milliy bog'i eng past 48 shtatdagi muzliklarning aksariyat qismi bo'lganligi bilan mashhur va Olimpiya milliy bog'i bu Tinch okeanining shimoli-g'arbiy qismida yagona YuNESKOning Jahon merosi ro'yxatiga kiritilgan va eng baland tog'lari, ulkan yomg'ir o'rmonlari va pastki 48-dagi eng uzun rivojlanmagan plyaji bilan mashhur. Mt. Sent-Xelen Amerika Qo'shma Shtatlarining tarixidagi eng katta vulqon otilishlaridan biri bo'lgan va o'nlab shtatlar ustidan kulni to'kkan. Shu bilan birga Vashington juda xilma-xil mintaqadir, shu jumladan qo'pol qirg'oq chiziqlari, ko'pikli oqimlar, ulkan daryolar, keng cho'llar va chiroyli orollar. Columbia Gorge Scenic haydash joyi va uning sharsharalari Vashingtonni Oregondan ajratib turadigan kuchli Kolumbiya daryosi bo'ylab harakatlanadi.

A Passni kashf eting davlat parkiga kiradigan barcha xususiy transport vositalari uchun talab qilinadi. Lager, baliq ovi va ov qilish uchun ba'zi istisnolar mavjud, ular o'zlarining to'lovlariga ega, shuningdek har yili bir necha bor "Davlat bog'larida bepul kunlar" mavjud. Yo'llanma faqat transport vositalariga taalluqlidir - parklarga bir kishi uchun kirish uchun to'lov olinmaydi. Kundalik yo'llanma faqat bir yoki ikki kun turadiganlar uchun mavjud; aks holda bu ikki avtomobil uchun bir yilga (yangilanmasdan) amal qiladi. (Only one vehicle at a time, and you can fill in the second license plate number later.) Dealers, such as sporting goods stores, and online sales add a surcharge. As most state parks have no staffed entry booth, there's been confusion over whether it's allowed to enter without a pass, then purchase one at the ranger station or visitors center. Only do so during daily business hours, going promptly from the main entrance without any recreational stops in between. Calling the park ahead of time, and inquiring about the pass is a good idea if you don't already have one. Some smaller state parks, and even larger ones at off-peak times are completely unattended, requiring the pass be purchased elsewhere in advance. There's no additional fees for out-of-state vehicles entering the parks, but there is a non-resident surcharge for camping.

Tarixiy diqqatga sazovor joylar

Unlike many areas of the country, the prehistory of the region is rich and evident. Kabi sohalar Suquamish still actively practice Native American traditions and Northwest Native American art is a common theme even in contemporary urban public artworks. The city of Seattle is named after Chief Seattle and many other natural and manufactured features bear the names of the areas first peoples which are often difficult for outsiders to pronounce.

Kabi sohalar Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve have kept large areas preserved much as they were when the first European settlers came to the area. Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park - Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park preserves the story of the 1897-98 stampede to the Yukon gold fields and Seattle's role in this event

Yodgorliklar va arxitektura

Most of the areas architecture can of course be seen in urban areas such as Seattle's Smith Tower which although now dwarfed by Seattle's modern skyscrapers stood for years as the tallest building west of the Mississippi. But interesting architecture can be seen even across rural areas such as Puget Sounds first lighthouse in Hansville.

Muzeylar va galereyalar

There are many museums in the region and although most of the well known one's such as the Seattle Art Museums and the Museum of Glass in Tacoma tend to be in the larger cities, many quality museums can be found scattered across the area and are often a rewarding and enriching break when exploring. Even small towns will sometimes offer their own regional art and historical museums that offer glimpses of local art, history and culture.

Qil

Palouse hills northeast of Walla Walla, Washington's wine country
  • Ga tashrif buyuring San-Xuan orollari, famous for sailing, fishing, sea kayaking, scuba diving, hiking, bicycling and fine vistas and sunsets.
  • Go killer whale watching in Haro Strait and Lime Kiln State Park
  • Go bird-watching and see some of the 400 species of birds with a local birding guide who knows all the best locations.
  • Go fishing for salmon, albacore tuna, or bottomfish while visiting the Washington Coast
  • Go hiking in the Maymun g'orlari
  • Go skiing at Beyker tog'i
  • Go rock climbing at Frenchman Coulee
  • Tour wineries in Washington's wine country
  • Pick farm fresh produce at Yakima Valley farms

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Nasha

Washington is one of several states that has decriminalized nasha, making it legal to purchase (although there are still plenty of other regulations). Marijuana products are sold in dedicated stores ("dispensaries") which you can easily search for. You must be 21 years old to enter a store or purchase, and must show photo ID when entering. You can purchase as much as you're allowed to possess, which is any combination of: 1 ounce (28 g) of marijuana, 16 ounces (450 g) of marijuana-infused edibles in solid form, 72 ounces (2.1 L) in liquid form, or 7 grams of marijuana concentrate. Staff are usually juda knowledgeable about the products available and their different effects, such as the amount of THC versus CBD, and can recommend products to suit your needs. Most stores are Faqat naqd pulga. You can't consume within view of the public, which generally means you must be on private property (a smoking room in a hotel may count, but many specifically ban marijuana). And driving while stoned is illegal above the minuscule limit of 5 nanograms of THC. Cannabis is still illegal under US federal law; this includes possession and use on federal lands, which includes Washington's many national parks and forests. Taking marijuana (or other drugs) across state lines (as well as other countries, even where marijuana is legal, such as Canada) is considered drug trafficking and can be treated very harshly by authorities.

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The Pacific Northwest is best known for its salmon, but a large variety of other seafood is available in the area. Oftentimes seafood comes in short bursts with seasonal migrations available for only short amounts of time so watch closely for seasonal specials in restaurants and markets.

Shellfish are the prized resources of the Puget Sound. The cool, clean waters provide some of the finest shellfish habitat in the world. Washington State is the nation's leading producer of farmed bivalve shellfish (clams, mussels and oysters) but other specialties like Geoducks are sometimes available for the more adventurous.

The Dungeness Crab is a popular seafood prized for its sweet and tender flesh and high ratio of meat. Its common name comes from the port of Dungeness, Washington where the first commercial harvesting of the crab was done. The Dungeness Crab is a commercially important crab in the state of Washington's territorial waters and was the first shellfish harvested commercially in the area but other crab species are also common.

The area's mild climate, rich soil and abundant water resources have created a bountiful climate for the many varieties of fresh produce available across the region. Farmers' markets are common in both urban and rural areas and a great way to experience local culture as well as local foods.

Apples are one of Washington State's biggest exports with over 100 million boxes of apples picked every year and shipped around the globe but a wide variety of other crops are grown in abundance every year from wheat and potatoes to nuts and vegetables making fresh local produce abundant.

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Kofe

Few, if any, American regions can challenge the Pacific Northwest's love of coffee. According to a group of industry market researchers, there were an amazing 1,640 coffee shops in the Puget Sound region in 2011, ranking it the most popular coffee region in the country but coffee is popular all across the region. It is not surprising that such coffee giants such as Starbucks have exported the Pacific Northwest's coffee culture around the globe.

High quality Arabica coffee beans roasted with greater emphasis on taste and freshness, brewed with dripped water or "espresso" steam) arguably has its birthplace here. Starbucks va Tully's are apparent brands that most associate specialty coffee with Seattle. However, many small local companies are the ones that have paved the way (and continue to do so) in pioneering the specialty coffee industry. When you visit Seattle, be sure to check out these renowned coffee roasters (in no particular order): Cafe Allegro (Seattle's original espresso bar, tucked away in an alley in the U-District), Espresso Vivace, Caffe Vita, Zoka Coffee, Victrola Coffee, Stumptown Coffee, Caffe Appassionato, Caffe Umbria, Caffe Fiore, Fonte Coffee, Pura Vida, Vashon Island Coffee, Lighthouse Coffee, Caffe D'Arte, Tony's Coffee/Caffe Ladro, Top Pot Donuts & Coffee, Batdorf & Bronson, Mukilteo Coffee, Moka Joe Coffee, Pioneer Coffee

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Microbreweries and beer in general are a Northwest specialty, and the area has many to offer for beer enthusiasts. In 2012 Washington had 158 craft breweries making it second only to California in the number of micro breweries. The larger brewers, like Redhook and Pyramid, distribute their products regionally or nationally like their coffee cousins, while other brews can only be found in local stores or bars (some notable brewers don't even bottle their product). Ask your servers for local beer recommendations and search out regional microbrews in stores. Hops are the key ingredient in beer making and Washington State's fertile Yakima Valley is by far the biggest exporter of hops in the US giving area brewers another edge in making the best beers.

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Eastern Washington is known for its wines. Walla Walla alone boasts over one hundred wineries – including some of the area and nation's best cellars – with tasting rooms downtown this area is popular for winery tours. Ammo boshqa joyda elita sharob maydonlarining turg'unligini kutmang; eastern Washington has many affordable and welcoming communities with small town roots.

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Do not litter along the freeways or highways. The fines for littering can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars depending on the scenario. It is an offense that the state takes juda seriously. If you are caught in the act you will know what the state means by the "Litter and It Will Hurt" signs which frequently decorate its roadways.

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Disease

Like many western states, Washington State has had cases of hantaviral pulmonary syndrome, 41 confirmed cases in the state since 1993. Realistically, however, hantavirus is of very little concern to the traveler; but sensible precautions should be applied. Qil NOT venture in a wild animal's den or handle any dead animals; particularly rodents, as rodents seem to be the primary vector of the illness. There is no cure for the disease, treatment mainly consists of supportive therapies. The main defense against the virus is prevention.


For more information on prevention and transmission, visit the Kasalliklarni nazorat qilish va oldini olish markazlari website on hantaviruses.

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In the Cascade Mountains (which divide the state into halves) there can be significant snow accumulations during the late fall and winter months. This poses a danger for avalanches whenever these areas experience warm up periods, regardless of how brief they may be. Mountain passes are sometimes closed for avalanche control and may effect travel plans, especially along I-90 from Yakima ga Sietl. Ni tekshiring Washington State Department of Transportation website for information regarding Avalanche control.

If going into the mountains during winter and early spring months, refer to the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center website for information regarding the current avalanche dangers throughout the Cascade region of the state.

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Washington is generally very safe and the chance of you running into any trouble is very, very low. Certain areas of Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane and Yakima can become seedy after dark and it is therefore advised that one avoid being out alone very late at night; this is especially true in unlit places where you are an easy target for any crime or other illegal activity. See the "Stay Safe" section of the Sietl, Spokane, Takomava Yakima articles.

Always be confident, or at least fake confidence. Obviously, pick pockets and such tend to target people who look vulnerable. Avoid wearing excessive amounts of jewelry and other expensive items which might catch a robber's eye. Be sure to secure personal belongings where they will not be tampered with or stolen. Property crime is the largest threat in the state to a tourist.

If you find yourself in an emergency situation (of any kind), dial 9-1-1 on your phone or for free from any available payphone.

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The Columbia River flows through central Washington before defining Washington's southern border.

East of the Cascade Mountains, the state's terrain begins to turn into desert and temperatures often exceed 100 °F (40 °C) in regions such as the Yakima Valley va Kolumbiya daryosi platosi. If you are planning on hiking into these locations, follow desert survival guidelines. Be sure to take plenty of water (at least one gallon per person, per day), sunscreen and wear light clothing. Let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return.

Also, it is best to hike during the earlier part of the day, as thunderstorms tend to develop suddenly during the afternoon. In the event you encounter inclement weather conditions, seek high ground immediately. Thunderstorms can cause flash flooding in canyons and other low laying areas.

Drugs and alcohol

Washington is one of a handful of states where recreational marijuana use is legal. Under state law, any adult aged 21 or over may possess up to 1 ounce (28 g) of usable marijuana (the harvested flowers or "bud"), 16 ounces (450 g) of marijuana-infused product in solid form, 72 fluid ounces (2.1 L) in liquid form, or any combination of these. You can buy marijuana faqat at retail stores licensed by the state to sell marijuana.

Smoking in public and driving while high are still illegal. The DUI limit is 5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood. It's also illegal to take any marijuana into military bases in Washington state or out of Washington, including to Washington's marijuana-friendly neighbor, Oregon, or even it's international neighbor, Canada, where Marijuana is legal; this is considered drug trafficking. And it's still a federal crime to keep or smoke marijuana, despite what Washington's laws say, though enforcement is in a state of flux. The consequences are even more severe when taking marijuana into Canada. If you choose to partake, inform yourself of the risks. If you'll go to Canada, make sure you declare any cannabis that you have. Not declaring cannabis will lead you to a serious criminal offense against you.

There are a few scattered "clubs" in the state allowing patrons to smoke, and medical marijuana shops are prolific, but the state legislature is still working out the details and taxation. Hempfest, an annual summer rally in Seattle, is the largest pro-marijuana rally in the world.

The drinking age in Washington is 21, and the DUI limit is 0.08% blood alcohol content.

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Earthquakes and tsunamis are unusual but not unheard of in Washington State including the possibility of a Subduction Zone or Megathrust Quake. These are the largest type of earthquakes in the world, but also the rarest. The most recent one in the Pacific Northwest was about 300 years ago. Most coastal areas have well marked evacuation routes so always be aware of your surroundings.

Landslides

During the winter months, the western side of the state often receives significant rainfall which softens the grounds to such a point that landslides sometimes occur. Be especially alert when driving. Embankments along roadsides are particularly susceptible to landslides. Watch the road for collapsed pavement, mud, fallen rocks, and other indications of possible landslides or debris flows.

If you encounter a landslide, leave the area immediately if it is safe to do so and call the local olov, politsiya yoki public works department.

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You must be 18 years of age to legally smoke tobacco. It is illegal in Washington state to smoke in a workplace, restaurant, bar, bowling alley, non-tribal casino, and bus stop (though everyone does in the latter). Smoking is also banned within 25 feet (8 meters) of a door or window that can open or a ventilation intake.

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Volcano safety is, to put it mildly, a controversial subject; see the article on Vulkanlar (and, particularly, its discussion page) for some of the issues. Washington state is home to five major, active volcanoes, plus one just across the border in Oregon: Sent-Xelen tog'i (1980), Mount Rainier (1894), Beyker tog'i (1880), Mount Hood, Oregon (1866), Glacier Peak (c. 1700), and Mount Adams (c. 550 B.C.). The majority of these are considered to be tourist destinations, particularly Rainier and St. Helens.

If planning to visit one of these locations, follow the policy regarding any road and/or trail closures that at first glance may appear unnecessarily conservative, but it is not. The closures aren't there simply to inconvenience and irritate you. If a trail is closed due to eruptive hazard then stay off the trail.

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  • Oregon - The state's southern neighbor is known for lush forests and craggy mountains.
  • Aydaho - Washington's eastern neighbor is a rugged state, with snow-capped mountains, whitewater rivers, forests, high desert, and plenty of wilderness.
  • Britaniya Kolumbiyasi - Crossing the state's northern border into Canada leads into the mountainous terrain of British Columbia and the seaside city of Vankuver. There's also a ferry from Port-Anjeles ga Viktoriya kuni Vankuver oroli.
  • Montana - While Washington does not share a border with Montana, due to the narrow panhandle you can pass through Idaho in just over an hour on I-90, US 2, and Route 200. However, allow more time on US 12 in the southern part of the state, as Idaho is significantly wider here.
  • Alaska - Though quite far, Washington State has been the gateway to Alaska for well over a century, with paromlar and cruise ships connecting the two today. In addition, there are dozens of flights to Alaska's four main cities from Sea-Tac Airport, mostly on Alaska Airlines.
Ushbu mintaqaga sayohat uchun qo'llanma Vashington a foydalanish mumkin maqola. Unda mintaqa, uning diqqatga sazovor joylari va ularga qanday kirish haqida yaxshi ma'lumot beriladi, shuningdek maqolalari bir xil darajada rivojlangan asosiy yo'nalishlarga havolalar mavjud. Sarguzasht odam ushbu maqoladan foydalanishi mumkin, ammo iltimos, sahifani tahrirlash orqali uni yaxshilang.