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Find Your Spot

I decided to take the quiz that Angie and her friend Michelle took. I suppose I was in a quizzical mood.

And the winner is...
Olympia, Washington The Evergreen CapitalSet on a magnificent peninsula in the South Puget Sound, this spot was originally called "black bear place" before being renamed after nearby mountains… Population: 222,000 Average Home Price: $225,000 Precipitation: 51" Snow: 10"

2nd Place was...
Tacoma, Washington Port City of the CascadesThis city's name comes from the Native American name for Mt. Rainier, "Tacobet," meaning Mother of the Waters... Population: 193,600 Average Home Price: $207,000 Precipitation: 39" Snow: 16"

5th Place was...
Provo-Orem, Utah Living and Learning at their BestThese twin cities in central Utah are home to some of the world's top collections of dinosaur bones… Population: 189,500 Average Home Price: $205,000 Precipitation: 12" Snow: 30"

Find your spot here.

Comments

Angie said…
Thanks for the shout out, I think quizzes are fun.

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