Outline of Washington
Washington state lies on the Pacific Coast in the northwestern part of the country. Its location makes it a gateway for land, sea, and air travel to Alaska and to Asian countries across the Pacific Ocean. Washington is famous for scenery of breathtaking beauty and sharp contrasts. High mountains rise above evergreen forests and sparkling coastal waters. The junglelike forests of the Olympic Peninsula in the west are among the rainiest places in the world. But the flat semidesert land that lies east of the Cascade Mountains stretches for long distances without a single tree.
Snow-covered peaks tower above the foothills and lowlands around them. Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in the state, appears to ''float'' on the horizon southeast of Seattle and Tacoma. On a clear day, persons in the Seattle area can also see Mount Baker to the north, the Olympic Mountains to the west, and the Cascades to the east. Lodges and chair lifts in the mountains attract thousands of tourists and skiers.
Washington's coastline has several bays and inlets that make excellent harbors. Ships from all parts of the world dock at Bellingham, Seattle, Tacoma, and other ports on Puget Sound. Washington also has important shipping centers on the Pacific Ocean and the Columbia River. Washington fishing fleets catch salmon, halibut, and other fishes in the chilly waters off the northern Pacific Coast. The state is famous for seafoods, especially chinook and sockeye salmon.
Washington has large areas of thick forests, especially on the western slopes of the Cascades. The state produces large amounts of lumber, pulp and paper, and other wood products. The state's nickname also suggests the lush green lowlands found in western Washington. A mild, moist climate makes this region excellent for dairy farming and for growing flower bulbs.
High-technology manufacturing and services play an important part in Washington's economy. The Boeing Company, a leading producer of commercial airliners and spacecraft, has headquarters in Seattle and plants in Auburn, Kent, Renton, Spokane, and near Everett. Microsoft Corporation, the world's largest computer software developer, has its headquarters in Redmond.
Most of the larger Washington cities are in the western part of the state along Puget Sound. Seattle, the state's largest city, is in this region. It serves as an important shipping and manufacturing center. Tacoma, an industrial and port city, is about 28 miles (45 kilometers) south of Seattle. Both Seattle and Tacoma began chiefly as ports for shipping lumber. Later, the two cities became shipping centers for trade with Alaska and Asia. Vancouver, which is part of the Portland (Oregon)-Vancouver metropolitan area, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
Washington is a paradise for people who enjoy the outdoors. Its richly diverse environment offers a wide variety of warm- and cold-weather activities, including camping, fishing, boating, and hunting. Every winter and spring, skiers flock to the slopes of Mount Spokane and areas in the Cascade Range such as Crystal Mountain, Mission Ridge, Mount Baker, Mount Rainier, Snoqualmie Pass, Stevens Pass, and White Pass. In summer, rugged mountains and wilderness areas attract hikers and mountain climbers.
Washington is the only state of the United States named for one of the nation's presidents. It was named in honor of George Washington. Washington's nickname, the Evergreen State, comes from its many firs, hemlocks, pines, and other evergreen trees. Olympia is the capital of Washington. Seattle is the state's largest city.
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Golf courses: ranked by USGA course rating.
Golf Courses ranked by USGA course rating Data current Dec. 1, 2007 DNR = did not report -- = not available * = According to the USGA Web site USGA Company name course Street/Web address Phone rating * 1 Loomis Trail Golf Club 332-8138 75.4 4342 Loomis Trail Road, Blaine semiahmoo.com 2 Homestead
Publication: Bellingham Business Journal
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Golf Trust of America Acquires the Pete Dye Golf Club.
CHARLESTON, S.CBUSINESS WIREAug. 2, 1999-- The Pete Dye Golf Club, ranked no. 2 in Golf Week's Top 100 courses of the Modern Era, is the 47th golf course acquired by Golf Trust of America, Inc. Golf Trust of America, Inc. (AMEX:GTA), leader in the ownership of premier golf properties, reported
Publication: Business Wire
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Golf courses: public courses ranked by rounds played in 2005.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE number of rounds played at the 25 largest courses in Los Angeles County fell by 84,000 to 2.3 million in 2005, a particularly rainy year. The figure excludes Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach, which only reported partial year results in 2004 due to renovations. City of Long
Publication: Los Angeles Business Journal
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Golf hot, but some won't play. (men's golf clothing at retail)
GOLF HOT, BUT SOME WON'T PLAY NEW YORK -- Many department stores are driving strongly into the men's golfwear business, but others are wondering if they should even step up to the tee. A national survey by DNR revealed that department stores are well aware that golf is generating some strong retail
Publication: Daily News Record
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Golf courses: public courses ranked by rounds played in 2006.(The List)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY L. A. County's top 25 golf courses, ranked by the number of rounds played in 2006, saw 2.5 million rounds of golf played during 2006. That was up 74,000 rounds, or 3 percent, compared with the previous year. Los Verdes Golf Course overtook La Mirada Golf Course as the busiest
Publication: Los Angeles Business Journal
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Golf courses: public courses ranked by rounds played in 2007.(THE LIST)(List)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Los Angeles County's top 25 public golf courses, ranked by the number of rounds played in 2007, saw 2.4 million rounds of golf played during 2007. That's down slightly from 2.5 million the previous year. Recreation Park Golf Course in Long Beach moved to the top of the fist with
Publication: Los Angeles Business Journal
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Golf courses.(THE LISTS 2008: HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL)(Directory)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
GOLF COURSES Regulation 18-hole public courses ranked by rounds played Rank Course (Ranking in 2006) Rounds Played Green Fees * name * 2006 * weekday * address * 2005 * weekend 1 Los Verdes Golf Course (2) 120,510 $22.00 7000 W. Los Verdes Drive 118,933 $29.00 Rancho Palos Verdes 90275 2 La Mirada
Publication: Los Angeles Business Journal
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Golf courses: public courses ranked by rounds played in fiscal year 2008.(THE LIST)(Directory)(Statistical table)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE 25 busiest golf courses in Los Angeles County are public courses. Overall, the top 25 courses saw 2.3 million rounds played during 2008, down 95,000 rounds compared with the prior year. County-owned courses account for 11 of the 25 busiest local courses. In total, the county
Publication: Los Angeles Business Journal
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GOLF INQUIRY FOCUS: CRIME, MANAGEMENT.(NEWS)
Byline: Michael D. Clark Post staff reporter A grand jury probe of the city's golf division is focusing on as many as 20 to 30 issues involving both criminal activity and mismanagement, a Cincinnati city administrator said Thursday. ''It's not just all about money said the city administrator, who
Publication: The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH)
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Golf: TEMPERS COME TO THE FORE; Scots admit to golf rage when the going gets rough on the green.(Features)
Byline: IAN DOW WE'VE had road rage, air rage, trolley rage. But now there's the most unlikely rage of all - golf rage. And it's not just the Seves, Woosnams and Faldos who are losing the plot on the fairways. Hot-headed Scots are lashing out on links all over the country - and it's not always the
Publication: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
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