Washington is something of a divided land. In the west, you have the coastal lands that are drenched in rain and fog. There is a maritime climate, with sea breezes and heavy precipitation. In the east, the mountain highlands are much drier, and can have severe temperature swings from summer to winter. In the summer it can be very hot and dry, and then winter can be deadly cold. The mountain have always added a beauty to the land, especially Mount Rainier, which is the tallest mountain in the Lower 48 states. These lands are filled with wildlife, like deer, wild horses, wolves, freshwater fish, and a plethora of other wild game.