Descriptive Essay: A Place In The Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most amazing natural and physical environments in America. Spanning from grassy fields up to the jagged mountains of the Cascades, down to the many islands in the waterways of Puget Sound. I am fortunate enough to call this land home. I have lived here my whole life and have no intention of leaving. For some it's a mountain conversely for some it's a tiny hole-in-the-wall coffee shop, a beach, a road, a bed, a view, a place to call their own, but for all it's a place they can call their favorite above all others. Everyone has a favorite place on earth and mine is right here. The wide variety of landscapes in the Pacific Northwest have a little bit of something for everyone. For a native of the Puget Sound, there is nowhere else I could see myself living; the Emerald city has my heart. On the outskirts of Seattle in the city of Bothell, we enjoy living where we can stay close to our family members, who are all just a hop, skip, and a jump away. I attend …show more content…
With our car turned south, we head for a little piece of heaven on earth; conveniently located only an hour and a half from our house. As we head down the final stretch of road, dubbed “the roller coaster road” due to its bumpy and winding nature, we breathe in the fresh salty air. Legs are slowly stretched out and we take in the full beauty of Puget Sound. Before us sits Herron Island, a very unimpressive island that is barely a square mile; an island so small it doesn't even have a corner store. In line for the tiny ferry named “Charlie Wells,” I see the tiny boat headed our way with its signature red paint and empty car deck ready to bring us safely across the water. The crew gives us the green light to make our way onto the boat. Soon, with an expert hand, the Captain pulls us away from the ramp and we are headed full steam across the water. I hope my Grandma made apple