State of Washington Public sites:

State of Washington: Official site of the state, good source of online services and information. http://access.wa.gov/

Department of Natural Resources: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is the advocate for and steward of the state's natural resources. http://wdfw.wa.gov/

Tourism: Official Washington Tourism website. Excerpt from website: http://www.experiencewashington.com/
"Washington is a place to discover the energy of sophisticated cities, and all the culinary, cultural and arts experiences for which Seattle and Tacoma are famous. But then what? We recommend you gear up and get out! Out into Washington's great outdoors, just like the locals do. Whether you prefer leisurely soft adventures or more high stakes thrills, Washington's variety gives you many options: the high desert, the rain forest, alpine wilderness, the inland waters of Puget Sound, pristine islands, famous mountains, rivers large or intimate and much more. We can help rivet your story focus whether it's day tripping in forests on the edge of Seattle or driving into the heart of Washington's wine or volcano country, taking a float plane out to the islands, or llama-trekking in the high country..." (click link for full text)

State Parks: The primary purpose of Pennsylvania State Parks is to provide opportunities for enjoying healthful outdoor recreation and serve as outdoor classrooms for environmental education. In meeting these purposes, the conservation of the natural, scenic, aesthetic, and historical values of parks should be given first consideration. Stewardship responsibilities should be carried out in a way that protects the natural outdoor experience for the enjoyment of current and future generations. http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/

State of Washington Commercial sites and Organizations:

Washington Campground Owners Association: http://www.kiz.com/carvc/carvc.htm

Historical information about Washington
Motto: Bye and Bye

Excerpt from the Washington state website: http://www.experiencewashington.com/
"Washington is a place to discover the energy of sophisticated cities, and all the culinary, cultural and arts experiences for which Seattle and Tacoma are famous. But then what? We recommend you gear up and get out! Out into Washington's great outdoors, just like the locals do. Whether you prefer leisurely soft adventures or more high stakes thrills, Washington's variety gives you many options: the high desert, the rain forest, alpine wilderness, the inland waters of Puget Sound, pristine islands, famous mountains, rivers large or intimate and much more. We can help rivet your story focus whether it's day tripping in forests on the edge of Seattle or driving into the heart of Washington's wine or volcano country, taking a float plane out to the islands, or llama-trekking in the high country..." (click link for full text)