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Richland real estate, located in the Tri-Cities area of south-central Washington, has a population of approximately 38,000 residents. It's nearby cities include both Pasco and Kennewick. A major highway system conjoins the metropolitan areas of Seattle and Portland within three hours driving time. Spokane lies two hours to the north and Idaho is east approximately the same distance.
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Richland Culture
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Richland's quality of life is rich in cultural, arts, and entertainment opportunities. From the classics and find arts, to country, folk-life and cowboy art, performance and visual arts abound. The performing arts are rich with a multitude of musicals, exhibits and works of national distinction. Numerous galleries and arts associations showcase the work of regional, national, and international juried artists and craftsmen. The annual "Art in the Park" features more than 100 artisans and artists, and is rated America's top 100 art shows. It is the largest outdoor arts and crafts show in the Northwest. Many areas of our community feature murals, sculptures, and graphic displays of interest.
Arts and cultural organizations include a symphony orchestra, regional ballet, light opera company, jazz society, opera association, children's theater, a renaissance faire, and many others.
Historical and scientific museums and educational opportunities are also a string part of the region's cultural mix.
In addition to cultural and recreational activities, the region is the second largest wine-producing region in the United States. "At the heart of wine country," the Tri-Cities features more than 40 wineries within a 50-mile radius.
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Richland Education
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Academically talented students can participate in challenging programs and all the area high schools provide advanced recognition as "Gold Star" school districts by Site Selection magazine for their outstanding programs and community support. Richland produces eight Elementary Schools, three Middle Schools, and three High Schools. For higher education, Washington State University's - Tri-Cities (WSU-TC) branch campus provides students the opportunity to acquire undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of programs. WSU-TC branch campus offers nearly 30 undergraduate and graduate programs to it's students.
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Richland History
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The original town of Richland was incorporated in 1910 as a small agricultural community. In 1943, when the U.S. Government selected the nearby towns of Hanford, White Bluffs and surrounding area to site its Manhattan Project, Richland's population grew from 300 to over 15,000 in one year. The Hanford site's activities continue to play a major role in the Tri-cities economy and the scientific community worldwide with Battelle's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the Laser Interferometer Wave Observatory, Environmental Molecular Science Laboratory and other science-related activities locating here.
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Richland Nature
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Air pollution in Richland is virtually non-existent, as the bi-county area attains all EPA air quality standards. Regular dispersing winds minimize pollution build up. Although climatically a desert, Richland has an abundance of water with The Columbia, Yakima and Snake Rivers. They are central to the area's agricultural production and are an important component to the variety of recreational activities available in the region.
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Richland Recreation
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The Tri-Cities' mild year-round temperatures and large number of sun-filled days foster the enjoyment of outdoor activities year-round. The region offers numerous recreational opportunities to its citizens. The park system consists of over 3,350 acres in 75 parks. Golf is a favorite pastime of Tri-Cities residents. Thirty-six holes are available at two local country clubs. Another 108 holes are available at six courses open to the public. The Tri-Cities coliseum gives residents a unique opportunity to ice skate, play hockey and hold other indoor recreational activities year-round. Instruction in ice hockey for youth groups is provided by youth hockey and figure skating associations. Summer youth programs and classes are organized by the school districts, clubs and youth organizations. The individual cities offer class for youth and adults through park and recreation departments. Activities offered include arts and crafts, music, sign language, aerobics, martial arts, dance, tennis, softball, swimming and day camps. Neighboring mountain ranges add to the visual and recreational variety. The Cascade Range lies approximately 100 miles west and the blue Mountains to the east are even close stretching from the Palouse Hills southward into Oregon. Both of these mountain ranges provide excellent hiking, hunting, fishing, camping and skiing.
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Richland Transportation
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Richland is a major contributer to transportation in the Pacific Northwest. The Tri-Cities area offers excellent highway linkages, service from two national mainline railroads, commercial air service from three airlines and barge service.
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Richland Weather
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Richland has over 250 sunny days per year. With a pleasant desert climate typified by warm summers and moderate winter temperatures, the Tri-Cities has a markedly different weather pattern than locations on the west side of the Cascade Mountains and more moderate seasons than many other inland locations. Thunderstorms occur in practically every month of the year in the Tri-City region, except for January and November months. The thunderstorm season is usually active from April through September.
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