Something new

I learn things about this great state of Washington all the time. In the 6 1/2 years we've been here, we've embraced and fallen in love with our new home 3,000 miles from where we started. The scenery and wildlife never cease to amaze, and it really does have the best of everything. There's farmland in the east, mountains and beaches in the west, even our own rain forest! But TODAY I learned something I never knew! Our own Yakima Valley is the producer of 80 % of the hops in America! Not only are we getting well-known for our wine country, we have a starring role in beer, too. So, next time you raise a glass, go ahead and toast the fine Washingtonians who helped bring you that cool refreshing beverage! LOL