Washington is aptly nicknamed the Evergreen State since it is a state of pristine waterfalls, coastal vistas, mountain peaks, and lush rainforest. Washington also features bustling and vibrant cities.
Washington has many state parks which offer an array of outdoor recreation and activities from camping, skiing, boating, windsurfing, hiking, and rock climbing just to name a few.
Puget Sound features a mosaic of sheltered island's and sandy beaches which are ideal for sailing or kayaking. The protected sound is bordered on the western side by the Olympic Peninsula and National Park, home to the rare Roosevelt Elk.
The Cascades region of Washington features the towering mountain peaks of Mount Baker, Mount Rainier, and the infamous Mount St Helens. The Cascades are a popular year round recreational area.
Washington is the ideal vacation destination for nature lovers and leisure sports enthusiasts.
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Rainforest Plants An example of the variety of plants found in the Hoh Rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA. |
Ocean Zones A ship navigates one of the most treacherous oceans zones in North America, the Columbia River Mouth. |
Kalaloch Beach Rocks dot Kalaloch Beach and are silhouetted by the after sunset light on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington. |
Rainforest Climate The Hoh Rainforest has a mild year round climate, although it rains a lot the temperatures are rarely extreme. |
Beautiful Waterfalls The Merriman Falls rate in our books as one of the most beauitful waterfalls on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA. |
Falling Water A little cascade of falling water at Merriman Falls near Quinault Lake on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA. |
Tilapia Fish One of the many varieties of fish available at the Pike Place Fish Co in downtown Seattle, Washington, USA. |
Space Needle Picture A Seattle Washington icon, the Space Needle, lit up with christmas lights at the pinacle. |
Washington Coast Sunset along the rugged Pacific Ocean coast on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA. |
Rainforest Stream A stream rushes over rocks and through dense rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA. |
Temperate Rainforest The moss covered trees in the temperate Hoh Rainforest in the Olympic National Park of Washington, USA. |
Rough Sea The south jetty at the Columbia River mouth is pounded by the rough sea as seen from Cape Disappointment in Washington, USA. |
Water Facts It is tastless, odourless and clear but there are some other interesting facts about water. |
Sunrise Picture An Oregon mountain range is silhouetted by the sunrise over the mighty Columbia River seen from Ilwaco in Washington. |
Beach Sunsets The sunsets at Ruby Beach in the Olympic National Park of Washington are stunning. |
Public Marketplace Seattle The entrance to the Public Marketplace in downtown Seattle, Washington, USA. |
Dungeness Crabs Dungeness Crabs photographed in the Pike Market in downtown Seattle. |
Waterfall And Fall Leaf Picture A fall leaf lying on a boulder in mid stream of a pristine waterfall near Quinault Lake in the Olympic National Park, Washington. |
Pictures Of Leaves Two frosted leaves in the rainforest of the Olympic National Park of Washington, USA. |
Temperate Rain Forest A path leads through the temperate rain forest of the Hoh River Valley in the Olympic National Park of Washington. |
Oranges A selection of oranges on display at the Public Market Center in downtown Seattle, Washington, USA. |
Roosevelt Elk Picture A picture of Roosevelt Elk in the late afternoon sunlight in the Hoh Rainforest area in the Olympic National Park of Washington, USA. |
Rain Forest Photo A photo of a rain forest stream in the Queets River Area on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington. |
Stormy Beach A wave crashes along a rocky outcrop at a stormy Ruby Beach on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA.Quinault Lake in the Olympic National Park, Washington. |
Public Market Seattle Fresh produce available at a stall at the Public Market Center in downtown Seattle, Washington, USA. |
Beach Scene A beautiful scene at Ruby Beach on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, with the after sunset light and contrasts. |
Olympic Beach Ruby Beach is situated on the Olympic Peninsula in the Olympic National Park in Washington, USA. |
Native American Signs A carving on the side of a building situated on the Native American S'Kallam Tribe grounds on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington. |
Rainforest Waterfall The Merriman Falls waterfall is situated in the rainforest of the Olympic National Park of Washington, USA. |
Sun And Ocean Photo The sun appears from behind a cloud during a photo shoot along Ruby Beach in Washington and sets above the rough Pacific Ocean. |
Olympic National Park Beaches One of the most stunning Olympic National Park beaches, Ruby Beach, in Washington, USA. |
Rainforest Water The crystal clear water naturally filtered in the rainforest near Quinalt Lake on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA. |
Rainforest Facts The mangled root systems of several trees in the Hoh Rainforest in the Olympic National Park of Washington, USA. The information has interesting facts about the rainforest. |
Fish Market A customer at the Public Market Center in Seattle in Washington, prepares to catch a fish. |
Waterfall Fall Leaf A fall leaf lying on a boulder in mid stream of a pristine waterfall near Quinault Lake in the Olympic National Park, Washington. |
Squid Calamari Fresh squid calamari available from the fish market at the Public Market Center in Seattle, Washington, USA. |
Hot Peppers A brightly coloured wreath of hot peppers on display at the Public Market Center in downtown Seattle, Washington, USA. |
Rain Forest Biome The lush rain forest biome near Quinault Lake in the Olympic National Park on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA. |
Pike Place Fish One of the famous fish throwers at the Pike Place Fish Co in downtown Seattle shows a child a large fresh salmon. |
Mackerel Fish A variety of seafood including mackerel fish are available at the Pike Place Fish Co at the Public Market Center in Seattle. |
Kalaloch Washington The main lodge and beach front cabins of Kalaloch Lodge situated on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, USA. |
Water Drops Several droplets of water form from the hanging mosses in the rainforest of the Queets River Area in the Olympic National Park of Washington, USA. |
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