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The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey, is the largest Hindu temple in the United States and the second-largest in the world.

The temple is a masterpiece of traditional Indian architecture, built using ancient techniques without modern steel supports.
Massive Scale: The main temple (Mahamandir) stands 191 feet tall and was constructed using roughly 2 million cubic feet of stone.
It features marble from Italy and Greece, pink sandstone from Rajasthan, and limestone from Bulgaria, which was chosen for its ability to withstand New Jersey's winters.The complex contains more than 10,000 statues and carvings. It uniquely depicts all 108 poses of Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, throughout its structure.
Brahma Kund: A traditional stepwell containing water from over 300 holy sources, including 108 rivers in India and rivers from all 50 U.S. states.

The project was envisioned by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in 1984 and constructed over 12 years by more than 12,500 volunteers.

The Seattle Aquarium's new Ocean Pavilion is a significant expansion that opened on August 29, 2024. This $160 million project features a nearly 500,000-gallon habitat called "The Reef," showcasing species from the Coral Triangle, including leopard sharks and eagle rays. The pavilion includes three main habitats: "The Reef," "The Archipelago," and "At Home in the Ocean," designed for different age groups. It also offers immersive technology experiences in "One Ocean Hall" and a rooftop plaza with views of Elliott Bay and Mount Rainier. The building is designed to be sustainable, operating 100% fossil-fuel free.

About a year ago I visited Kite Park in Tehaleh which aligned perfectly to see the majestic Mt. Rainier. This bright sunny weekend I happened to be back at the same spot and the Tehaleh community has developed beautifully.
To my added surprise there I found an amazing cafe , perfectly set up, to align with this gorgeous beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Both indoor and outdoor seating gives you this magnificent view. They serve great coffee and their staff are very welcoming and courteous. They have beer on tap too.
This spot is just perfect to spend a great warm afternoon with friends and family.
Finally I have my spot in Seattle.

The black-tailed deer are one of the more commonly seen wildlife species in the Hurricane Ridge area of Olympic National Park.
Black-tailed deer get their name from their distinctive black tails which they "flash" when alarmed as a warning signal. During the summer months, the black-tailed deer congregate in the subalpine meadows around Hurricane Ridge to graze on the lush vegetation. The deer are often seen meandering along the hiking trails or resting in the meadows near the visitor center area.

Hurricane Ridge is a scenic area located within Olympic National Park in Washington state. It is situated on a high ridge about 17 miles south of Port Angeles, at an elevation of around 5,240 feet (1,600 meters).
From the ridge, there are stunning panoramic views overlooking the Olympic Mountains, with vistas of glacier-capped peaks like Mount Olympus.

It gets its name from the high winds that frequently buffet the ridge.