This past Christmas break I traveled with my friends to Washington state. I have wanted to go here for a few years because I love the forests of the pacific northwest. Particularly I am drawn to Mt. Rainier and its surrounding national park. During my visit there I was able to go up the iconic Seattle Space Needle, and take in the view of the whole city. I am typically not one for heights but standing on the rotating glass bottom floor of the space needle gave me a strange sense of security. The 360 view of the water front and city give you a whole new perspective on the size of everything over there. If I ever get the chance to go back I wouldn’t hesitate to go back up the needle.