Western Washington Reflections : Stories From the Puget Sound to Vancouver

Beyond Mount Rainier and the Space Needle is the Western Washington the locals know. The majestic Cascades, the vital farming suburbs and the communities of transplants from around the country are all part of the evolving life of Washington. From the bustling streets of the downtown of today to the slower pace of the Northwest Washington Fair, this collection offers a nostalgic journey through the cityscapes and suburbs. Sixteen well-established and emerging creative nonfiction writers share their stories of spelunking in the Ape Caves in Mount Saint Helens, walking the trails of Bellingham and surviving the Depression in Tacoma. This collection of vignettes follows the I-5 corridor to reveal the unforgettable histories, colorful traditions and pioneering spirit of Western Washington. The Smith Road Chronicles : Lynden / By Sarah Eden Wallace -- The Rock : Bellingham / By Cindy Sherwin -- Growing Green : A Sustainable Courtship Between Bellingham And Me : Bellingham / By Patricia L. Herlevi -- Walking Bellingham : Bellingham / By Rebecca Helm Beardsall -- A Tag Team Of Memories : Remember That Time In Seattle : Seattle / By Marjorie Maddox And Gary R. Hafer -- On West Kinnear : The Life And Death Of A Seattle House : Seattle / By Lauren D. Mckinney -- Siren Song : Seattle / By Colleen Lutz Clemens -- Learning By Wandering : Seattle / By Sue Kreke Rumbaugh -- Glenco Gang : Renton / By Stefeny Anderson -- Baby Luke's Daah Of The Natural World : Tacoma / By Kase Johnstun -- Who We Really Are : Tacoma / By Julie Hall -- Bumper Sticker Philosophy : Olympia / By Matthew Taron -- Washington's Nuclear Disaster : Elma / By Stephen Weiser -- How To Grow A Vigilante Garden : Longview / By Laura M. Gibson -- Mountains Beyond Mountains : Vancouver / By Jonathan Metz. [edited By] Rebecca Helm Beardsall And Colleen Lutz Clemens. Includes Bibliographical References. Beyond Mt Rainier and the Space Needle is the Western Washington the locals know. The majestic Cascades, the vital farming suburbs and the communities of transplants from around the country are all part of the evolving life of Washington. From the bustling streets of the downtown of today to the slower pace of the Northwest Washington Fair, this collection offers a nostalgic journey through cityscapes and suburbs. Sixteen well-established and emerging creative nn-fiction writers share their stories of spelunking in the Ape Caves in Mt St. Hellens, walking the trails in Bellingham and surviving the depression in Tacoma. This collection of vignettes follows the I-5 corridor to reveal the unforgettable histories, colorful traditions and pioneering spirit of Western Washington