| In February we find ourselves in the season of | | | | opportunity to view the winter wildlife of Washington. |
| Valentine's Day. Washington is a beautiful state with | | | | There are a wide variety of animals in the wilderness |
| many things to see and do. There are also many | | | | including Elk, Deer, Mountain Goat, Sheep, Hares, |
| things that you can do with that special someone | | | | Weasels, Red Fox, Raccoon, Mink, Coyote, and many |
| around Valentine's Day, get out of the house or on a | | | | different birds. |
| vacation to Washington. The Chateau Ste Michelle | | | | If you want to stay warm this February, you may |
| Winery is a great place to take that special person. | | | | also choose to visit the Tacoma Art Museum. The |
| Chateau Ste Michelle is the state's oldest winery and | | | | museum features traveling exhibitions, an Open Art |
| has more awards than any other in the state. Go for | | | | Studio and an Art Resource Center. The admission is |
| tasting of their fine wines and don't skip the Riesling, | | | | low at just $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for students, |
| it's delicious. The chateau and their historical grounds | | | | military and seniors, and kids under five are free. A |
| are located near Seattle while many of the vineyards | | | | family of two adults and up to 4 children under 18 |
| are located in Eastern Washington. They feature daily | | | | can get in for $25. Third Thursdays of the month are |
| winery tours and tastings. | | | | also free. Guided tours are offered free and they |
| Winter sports are popular in Washington and they | | | | also offer a downtown walking tour to see the art |
| offer you the opportunity to hit the slopes for some | | | | of Dale Chihuly on display in the city. The museum |
| winter family fun. There are three national parks and | | | | features the Dale Chihuly Collection permanently. This |
| the Washington State Parks' Winter Recreation | | | | is an expansive collection of the artist's work. The |
| Program sponsors many of the snow activities at | | | | collection dates from 1977 to present. Washington |
| Mount Ranier National Park, North Cascades national | | | | may be chilly in February and they have a lot of |
| Park and Olympic National Park. Activities include | | | | things that you can do. Whether you want to enjoy |
| cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, tubing, dog | | | | the outdoors or stay inside there are a variety of |
| sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and skijoring. | | | | activities to take part in during the winter months. |
| While you are on the slopes you may also have the | | | | |