How many of you longtime Washingtonians grew up road tripping around the Northwest? Washington is bordered by some pretty great states, and many of us spent summer vacations driving to places like the Oregon Coast and Yellowstone National Park.
But whether you’re a child at the end of a road trip or an adult returning from a business venture (or just an adventure), you can’t help but feel a certain way when you see that “Welcome to Washington” sign. Our state may not be perfect, and we may have our disagreements about the way we feel it should be run, but at the end of the day, it’s an absolutely gorgeous corner of the country we’re lucky to call home.
Washington is bordered by British Columbia, Oregon ,and Idaho, with Montana not too far… and for that, we are thankful.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr We’re surrounded by stunning scenery, but it’s always nice to be home.
When you cross the border into the Evergreen State, there are certain things you might start to feel.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr And we’re not just talking about the post-vacation blues and wishing you didn’t have to go back to work (although those feelings are natural).
You know you’re going to see something amazing, like Mt. Rainier in the distance.
Adventures of KM&G-Morris / Flickr No matter where you cross the border, it won’t be long before you spot one of our telltale landmarks.
You may find yourself craving a crunchy apple, fresh asparagus, or Rainier cherries, depending on the time of year…
Squash Valley Produce / Flickr
… or you might want some comfort food, like Beecher’s mac & cheese, Cougar Gold, or a Dick’s burger (or three).
Darwin Bell / Flickr No judgment! Washington has some of the best food on the planet.
You also know that you can go in any direction you choose and see a variety of very diverse scenery, like the rolling hills and golden wheat fields of the peaceful Palouse…
Diana Robinson / Flickr
… but you can also enjoy the buzz of the big city, the fresh air of the mountains, or the indescribable sound of the Pacific Ocean.
Mattia Panciroli / Flickr We really do have it all here.
If this sign doesn’t make you feel happy when you see it, take some time to slow down and explore your surroundings.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr You just might be surprised by how wonderful Washington actually is.
What’s your favorite thing about the part of Washington you call home?
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / Flickr
We’re surrounded by stunning scenery, but it’s always nice to be home.
And we’re not just talking about the post-vacation blues and wishing you didn’t have to go back to work (although those feelings are natural).
Adventures of KM&G-Morris / Flickr
No matter where you cross the border, it won’t be long before you spot one of our telltale landmarks.
Squash Valley Produce / Flickr
Darwin Bell / Flickr
No judgment! Washington has some of the best food on the planet.
Diana Robinson / Flickr
Mattia Panciroli / Flickr
We really do have it all here.
You just might be surprised by how wonderful Washington actually is.
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