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In January 2001, I started a five year project to Visit Every City in Washington State. Why? For no particular reason other than to satisfy my own curiosity. Now entering the 9th year, the project has surpassed the original scope to visit every city. How did I come up with this idea? Let me back up a bit.

On a weekend trip to the Washington Coast with my sister and our parents in 1986, we drove through several small town and communities; which got me thinking, "I wonder how many cities and towns there are in Washington State and has anyone ever been to them all?" Fourteen years later I decided that I would.

With help from my friends and family members, I managed to visit all 493 cities within the five year project deadline. During this five year period, I decided, since I was already driving every where, to also Ride Every Ferry Boat and Drive Over Every Mountain Pass. Once this was complete, I felt I couldn't stop now, so I added a Phase Two (Lighthouses, Hydroelectric Dams, USA/Canada Border Crossings, and Tribal Casinos) which was done in two years. Soon followed Phase Three (State Parks, State Heritage Markers, and County Fairs); which I am currently working on.

This blog will contain stories of my travels and experiences, writings about my favorite cities and places, Washington State trivia and facts, and whatever else falls out of my head and onto my keyboard. I welcome your thoughts. Enjoy!

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Populations

As of April 1, 2009...

Population of Washington State: 6,664,195
(Ranked 13th most populated state in the U.S.)

Most Populated County: King @ 1,909,345
Least Populated County: Garfield (SE WA) @ 2,251

Most Populated City: Seattle @ 602,145
Least Populated City: Krupp (Grant County) @ 60
NOTE: Legally incorporated under the name Krupp, this town is more commonly known as Marlin

The City of Spokane Valley, which incorporated on March 31, 2003 with 80,693 residents, at its creation became the third-largest newly-incorporated city in U.S. history (after Centennial, Colorado, which incorporated in 2001; and Miami Gardens, Florida, which incorporated about five weeks before Spokane Valley)
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  1. Ken GreyEagleJuly 18, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    My son and I love driving from Gold Bar, where we live over Stevens Pass to Leavenworth. Sometimes we just make a day trip to places like Deception Falls. I am disabled and cannot walk much, so Deception Falls is easy access.

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