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1 US West Coast Family Tour July 3-18 2014 Cultural Highlights, Outdoor Adventure, Investment Opportunities

2 We should put a map and a detailed itinerary, hour by hour, for each day’s activity slide.

3 Visit to the cultural heart of Seattle, the Seattle Center, home of the Space Needle. o Take elevator to the 184m tall observation deck. o Watch children play in the “International Fountain” o Explore the large green space and public art. Day #1, Activity #1 Seattle Center & Space Needle

4 See Seattle in a Floating Car!. o The amphibious “duck” car takes you through downtown and scenic Seattle land sights o Also the Duck drives into the water for a cruise of Lake Union Day #1, Activity #2 “Duck Tour” of Seattle

5 Pacific Science Center is a hands-on learning science learning environment for kids. o Special exhibits on “espionage” and on “DNA” o Permanent exhibits on butterflies, dinosaurs, electricity, and the environment o Imax large-screen science movies Day #2, Activity #1 Seattle’s Pacific Science Center

6 . o Ride on Washington State’s public ferry system o See views of the Olympic Mountains, Mt. Rainier, and downtown Seattle. o 35 minutes crossing to the 4 th of July celebration site Day #2, Activity #2 Island Ferry

7 Attend a Seattle area traditional 4 th of July parade. o Marching bands o Decorative parade floats o Clowns and many other truly American sights Day #2, Activity #3 Seattle 4 th of July Celebrations

8 World famous art collections. o See historical art from the Native American people o See art from classical European painters and sculptures o See art from modern, experimental artists Day #2, Activity #4 Seattle Art Museum

9 . o See the local fisherman selling and throwing their catch o See produce and flowers from local farmers o See arts and crafts from local artists o Listen to street musicians o Drink coffee at the world’s first Starbuck’s Day #2, Activity #5 Pike Place Market

10 . o World-famous firework display in downtown Seattle o 20 minute long show Day #2, Activity #6 4 th of July Fireworks

11 Tour one of America’s top public universities. o Tour the beautiful campus with over 150 years history. o Learn the academic requirements for admittance. o See the housing options for students, including the newly built student dormitories and apartments. Day #3, Activity #1 University of Washington, Seattle

12 Visit the place where the famous Boeing 747’s and other planes are made. o Learn the history of Boeing, one of the most important aerospace companies in the world, and the history of flight. o Watch the assembly line as planes are made before your eyes. o Get inspired for a career in aeronautics. Day #3, Activity #2 Boeing Airplane Factory Tour

13 Day #3, Activity #3 Visit the Bellingham Farmer’s Market Experience the sight, sounds, and smells of Bellingham’s famous Saturday community farmer’s market.. o See the local agricultural products and arts & crafts. o Have a chance to buy unique locally produced items. o Experience to the many free street musician performances. o Meet more members of the Bellingham community.

14 Day #3, Activity #4 Historic Architecture of Bellingham Visit the famous 100+ year old Victorian style architecture houses in Bellingham.

15 Day #3, Activity #5 Relax at Boulevard Park Stretch legs, splash in the water, and get some fresh air at Bellingham city’s most beautiful seaside park.

16 Day 3, Activity #6 Seafood BBQ and bonfire! o Eat fresh-caught local salmon, and learn to make the favorite food of all American children, the “S’more” o Spend the last evening of the camp singing traditional American folk songs around the campfire. Experience an essential part of summertime with a campfire BBQ, and group songs.

17 Day #4, Activity #1 Whale and Marine Mammal Cruise Cruise the famous San Juan Islands by boat to study the local marine mammal wildlife. o Learn about the whales and other marine mammals. o Understand their diets, their habitat, and their life-cycle. o Study the US laws that protect these wild creatures. o See them up close in their wild environment.

18 Day #4, Activity #2 Attend a Professional Baseball Game o Learn the history and rules of the game. o Study new “recreational” English vocabulary while having fun. o Root for Bellingham’s home-town team! Experience first-hand one of America’s traditional sports.

19 Day #5, Activity #1,2,3: Mt. Baker, Nooksak Falls, Old Growth Grove o Study the difference between natural forests and tree farms. o Learn the laws protecting the American National Parks. o See the last remaining “Old Growth” trees, some 1000 years old! o Hike the snow below 3300M tall Mt. Baker and learn about Pacific Coast dormant volcanoes. Visit the protected National Forest, and local Commercial Forests

20 Day #5, Activity #4: Dinner at famous local Brewpub & Pizza Rest. Taste locally made beers, and delicious Bellingham-style pizza at this restaurant located on the wild Nooksak River.

21 Day #6, Activity #3: Mt. Erie Taste locally made beers, and delicious Bellingham-style pizza at this restaurant located on the wild Nooksak River.

22 San Francisco

23 San Francisco: Golden Gate Park

24 Napa Valley

25 Winery Visits and Tasting

26 Redwoods National Park

27 Walk through Old Growth Forests

28 Oregon Coast

29 Digging for Clams

30 Horseback Riding

31 Rogue River, Oregon Rafting

32 Astoria, Oregon

33 Musical Bonfires

34 Hiking on Mt. St. Helens Volcano

35 Bellingham Clayton Beach

36 Bellingham Forest Biking Trails

37 San Juan Island Sea Kayaking

38 Edison Old West Town and Art Colony

39 Fort Warden State Park

40 Bellingham Farmer’s Market


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