We covered all 4 corners of our state today and we learned a few new and interesting facts, all under 2 hours. Did you know that there are pieces of the Mayflower and the Beaver (a Canadian ship), encased in the Peace Arch? We lost ourselves in a unique 12 acre maze that is a giant map of our state. It contains over 250 actual roads and 400 places and towns marked by signs (with interesting historical facts about each). There are 4-1/2 actual miles of highways and country roads within the maze. Each group received a map with highlighted places to be found and a little fact questionnaire to prove you really found the place. Nolan was our map reader and guide, Ethan read the road signs; although it was hard for me not to give opinions, they took us to all our destinations without too many turn arounds.
Once in a while Nolan had to stop and look at his shadow, which points north at this time of the year at noon, and he found his way again. It was a lot of fun and 2 hours was far from enough to cover it all and read all the facts. I would recommend the trip down to Snohomish county to visit this maze, it's a fun and educational activity.
We ended our trip at the mouth of the Columbia River, where nearly 2000 vessels have been lost over the last 300 years.
Can you tell how happy my boys were to pose for mom? Nice smiles!!
Oh yeah! I can't forget to mention the duck race, it was hilarious!!! To bad they crossed the finished line by the time I got my camera out.
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