WHERE IN WASHINGTON? Win $100!

If you know where in Washington this photo was taken, you may win $100!

Some readers have asked for a more challenging contest, and I hope this one hits the mark! While you may not be able to guess the answer from the photo alone, check out the hints below to figure it out, and then submit your answer to editor@northwestprimetime.com by September 27.

HINT I: This medicinal herb garden has more than two acres devoted to a wide variety of medicinal, food, fiber, dye and ceremonial plants from around the world.

HINT II: This garden was created in 1911 by the Pharmacy Department of Washington's largest university.

HINT III: Your answer should say the name of the university where the garden can be found (that's right, the answer is the name of Washington's largest university -- maybe this contest is not so difficult after all!)

The winner will be drawn at random from the correct answers sent to editor@northwestprimetime.com by September 27, 2024. If no correct answer is received, the $100 prize will transfer to the following contest.

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LAST MONTH'S CONTEST

Laurie of Kenmore 

Laurie of Kenmore was the winner of last month's contest, which featured the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (unofficially known as the Ballard Locks, and sometimes called the Government Locks). Laurie tells us, "As a kid, I used to roll down those grassy hillsides. They look much steeper to me now." She reports that she has seen the Locks, live, from every side and angle, except for from the railroad bridge spanning the waterway. "That view I've only seen the Burlington Northern's sponsorship film clip on PBS Newshour. And I look for it every single time!"

The Ballard Locks

 

Over a million visitors gather at the Ballard Locks each year to watch boats large and small navigate through the series of locks. The Ballard Locks website states that the locks are the busiest boat locking system in the nation and are one of the top 5 tourist attractions in the region. 

The beautiful setting also includes seven acres of exotic trees and plants in the Carl. S. English Jr. Botanical Garden, which hosts many free events throughout the year, including a summer concert series.  

The site also includes a Visitor Center and Museum, along with a popular salmon viewing room to watch salmon navigate the fish ladder. Three species of Pacific Salmon pass through the Locks on their way to traveling another 40-50 miles to spawn. Peak viewing for Sockeye is mid-June to mid-July. Peak viewing for Chinook is August. Peak viewing for Coho is September. 

Watch a 5-minute video about the Ballard Locks, presented by TVW and Ralph Munro's My Favorite Places: https://tvw.org/video/my-favorite-places-ballard-locks-2021081070/