Native American, European, Asian, and other cultures blended in the mixture of history and life that has created Washington's past and helps to shape her future. People who live here, work and play in many different ways. Washington has diverse industries. Agriculture, timber, mining, technology, medical, military, aircraft, computer and education are several of major employers in the state. Find out more about Washington in this AccessWashington subject index.
Recreational opportunities abound.
You can wind surf on the Columbia river, have fun at the beach, visit Grand Coulee Dam, trek along the John Wayne Memorial trail, fish the many lakes and rivers or visit Mt. St. Helens , Washington's own volcanic wonder. Enjoy yourself and learn at the same time at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle . Olympia , is the home to the state capitol. Visit the Children's Museum there and tour the Capitol Building. Spokane is on the eastern edge of the state and is a big city with a small town feel to it.