Washington State presents natural waterfalls, old forests, and historic lighthouses. The state contains hiking trails through lava caves, military forts, and Native American cultural sites. The region features coastal landscapes, alpine lakes, and volcanic formations.
Franklin County, United States
The 198-foot waterfall drops into a deep canyon. The water flows from the Palouse River in eastern Washington.
Clallam County, United States
This point marks the end of the Olympic Peninsula with views of the Pacific Ocean and Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Skamania County, United States
These caves formed 2000 years ago from Mount St. Helens lava flow. They extend for 2.5 miles.
Skamania County, United States
A volcanic monolith on the Columbia River. The rock rises 848 feet above the river with a trail to the summit.
Pierce County, United States
The trail leads through a forest with Douglas firs and cedar trees that are over 1000 years old.
Island County, United States
Built in 1935, this steel bridge connects two islands across a 180-foot deep strait with strong currents.
Stevens County, United States
A 6-mile trail on a former railway line with tunnels and snow protection galleries dating from 1893.
Jefferson County, United States
A coastal section with rock formations in the water, driftwood on the beach and tide pools containing marine life.
San Juan County, United States
The 5700-acre park on Orcas Island features 5 lakes, 2400-foot Mount Constitution and 30 miles of hiking trails.
Klickitat County, United States
A concrete monument built in 1929 with the same dimensions as the original in England, erected to commemorate fallen soldiers.
Spokane County, United States
The waterfall drops 60 feet and generates 15 megawatts of power at the city of Spokane's hydroelectric facility.
Pacific County, United States
The 65-foot lighthouse from 1898 stands on a cliff and beams its light 17 miles across the Pacific Ocean.
Lewis County, United States
The building from the 1930s features original Art Deco elements in the interior design, lobby and rooms.
Grant County, United States
This geological formation was once a waterfall that carried water at 5.5 kilometers wide and 120 meters high.
Thurston County, United States
The preserve contains hundreds of earth mounds measuring up to two meters high and ten meters in diameter.
Island County, United States
The coastal strip spans 7500 hectares with farms, forests and historic buildings from the first European settlers period.
Longview, United States
This 60-foot bridge provides squirrels with safe passage across the street between trees.
Spokane, United States
This 90-acre park contains Japanese gardens, a greenhouse with tropical plants, and several water features.
Port Townsend, United States
This former military installation from 1902 spans 434 acres and includes beaches, hiking trails, and lodging facilities.
Colfax, United States
The 3,612-foot quartzite cone provides a circular view of the Palouse region grain fields.
Seattle, United States
This concrete sculpture under the Aurora Bridge depicts a 18-foot tall troll holding an actual Volkswagen Beetle.
Mukilteo, United States
A 150-acre forested area with hiking trails through a historic site where Japanese immigrants once lived.
Sequim, United States
A 5-mile sand spit with an 1857 lighthouse, part of a national wildlife refuge.
Long Beach, United States
An 1854 village with original wooden houses, a church, and a cemetery from the oyster fishing period.
Grant County, United States
The park contains several lakes formed by ancient glacial floods within a 400-foot deep gorge system.
Spokane County, United States
The refuge spans 16,000 acres of basalt rock formations, wetlands and ponds that support diverse bird and mammal populations.
San Juan County, United States
The park features a 1919 lighthouse and offshore waters where orcas regularly swim by from May through September.
Whatcom County, United States
The overlook provides clear views of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan from an elevation of 5,000 feet.
Pacific County, United States
The military site contains original fortifications, artillery batteries and hiking trails with observation points overlooking the Columbia River.
Jefferson County, United States
An information center in Olympic National Park with exhibits about the flora and fauna of the temperate rainforest.
Pierce County, United States
This exhibition shows the evolution of American automotive industry with a collection of historical vehicles from different eras.
Kitsap County, United States
A restored Vietnam War naval destroyer with original equipment, crew quarters and command center.
Goldendale, United States
The astronomical center features a 24-inch reflecting telescope and offers regular guided solar and stellar observation sessions.
Blaine, United States
The international park marks the border between the US and Canada with a 67-foot arch constructed in 1921.
Leavenworth, United States
The hiking area contains over 20 mountain lakes at elevations between 4,400 and 7,200 feet in the Cascade Range.
Bainbridge Island, United States
The 150-acre garden consists of structured landscapes, water gardens, and a forest area with native plants.
Ballard, Seattle, United States
The museum documents the history of Scandinavian immigrants in the American Northwest with historical objects, photographs and cultural programs.
Ilwaco, Washington, United States
The park features two lighthouses, hiking trails, camping areas and an interpretation center about Lewis and Clark expedition at Columbia River mouth.
Seattle, Washington, United States
The museum presents Asian immigrant history and culture in the American Northwest through original exhibitions and tours of the International District.
Gold Bar, Washington, United States
The park includes several waterfalls totaling 265 feet in height, trails through coniferous forests and three high-elevation lakes.