BeyondMount Rainier and the Space Needle is the Western Washington the locals know.The majestic Cascades, the vital farming suburbs and the communities of transplantsfrom around the country are all part of the evolving life of Washington. Fromthe bustling streets of the downtown of today to the slower pace of theNorthwest Washington Fair, this collection offers a nostalgic journey throughthe cityscapes and suburbs. Sixteen well-established and emerging creativenonfiction writers share their stories of spelunking in the Ape Caves in MountSaint Helens, walking the trails of Bellingham and surviving the Depression inTacoma. This collection of vignettes follows the I-5 corridor to reveal theunforgettable histories, colorful traditions and pioneering spirit of WesternWashington.