- Amsterdam (/ˈæmstərdæm/ AM-stər-dam, UK also /ˌæmstərˈdæm/ AM-stər-DAM, Dutch: [ˌɑmstərˈdɑm]; literally, “The Dam on the River Amstel”) is the capital and most populated city of the Netherlands, with The Hague being the seat of government. It has a population of 921,402 within the city proper, 1,457,018 in the urban area and 2,480,394 in the metropolitan area. Located in the Dutch province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the “Venice of the North”, for its large number of canals, now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Klickitat Canyon Natural Resources Conservation Area (dnr.wa.gov)
Spectacular views of the undammed and free-flowing Klickitat River contribute to the scenic value of this 2,336-acre conservation area that is largely in Yakima County, with smaller acreage in Klickitat County. Mount Adams rises in the distance above sheer cliff rims that line the river canyon. A mixed coniferous forest dotted with ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir covers most of the site, and a historic railroad grade parallels the canyon.