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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Forest Stream A pristine stream in the Queets River Area rain forest on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington. |
Stream Water The water from a stream converges from two channels in the Queets River Area on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington. |
Olive Oil Uniquely displayed bottles of olive oil in a store along Pike Place at the Public Market Center of Seattle. |
American Waterfalls The Olympic Peninsula in the American state of Washington is abundant with waterfalls, lakes, and rivers. |
Rainforest Autumn Leaves The brown autumn leaves contrast on the moss covered boulders in the Merriman Creek on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA. |
Rain Forest Stream The dense rain forest opens up as a stream flows through the Queets River Area of the Olympic Peninsula, Washington. |
Icy Leaf The underneath of a leaf found in the icy rainforest of the Queets River Area on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA. |
Hoh Rainforest Some of the trees in the Hoh Rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington stand at around 300 feet in height. |
Lobster Tails Large lobster tails at the fish markets at the Public Market Center in Seattle, Washington, USA |
Waterfall Photos After the initial plunge which creates a beautiful waterfall, the Merriman Creek continues its journey through the rainforest. |
Rainforest Vacations While spending your vacations in Washington, USA, be sure to visit the Hoh Rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula. |
Beans A funny picture of a lizard and sign warning against disturbing a display at the Pike Market Public Market Center in downtown Seattle. |
Rainforest Streams One of the pristine rainforest streams situated on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA. |
Rainforest Fall Leaves Two brown fall leaves on boulders in the Merriman Creek in a rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA. |
Frosted Leaf A green leaf covered in frost on a cold winter morning on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA. |
Kalaloch Resort The gazebo on the waterfront at the Kalaloch Lodge, a resort on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA. |
Rain Forest Picture A picture showing a path meandering through a rain forest, fringed by ferns in the Olympic National Park of Washington, USA. |
Westport Washington Sunset A stunning sunset in the Grays Harbor region of Westport, Washington, USA. |
Pike Market A photo of the Pike Market Fish Co at the Public Market Center in downtown Seattle, Washington. |
Pike Market Seattle A selection of seafood available from the Pike Market in downtown Seattle, Washington. |
Ilwaco Washington A beautiful sunrise over the mighty Columbia River near Ilwaco in Washington, USA. |
Fern Picture A picture of a multcoloured fern in the Queets River Area of the Olympic National Park of Washington, USA. |
Queets A stream in the Queets River Area on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA. |
Fallen Leaves The banks and boulders along the Merriman Creek on the Olympic Peninsula are littered with fallen autumn leaves. |
Union Square Seattle USA A Nutcracker March statue situated in Union Square in downtown Seattle, Washington, USA. |
Westport Washington USA Known as a great family vacation destination in Washington, Westport offers visitors an abundance of activities. |
Rainforest Photos A visitor to the Hoh Rainforest in the Olympic National Park in Washington, strolls along the meandering forest path. |
Forest Sun Rays A forest road is lit up by sun rays in the late afternoon in the Queets River Area on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA. |
Columbia River Gorge The Columbia River begins as a small stream in the rockies which as it grows cut a gorge through the Cascades before reaching the Pacific Ocean. |
Autumn Leaves A selection of brown autumn leaves and green leaves on the rainforest floor of the Queets River Area in the Olympic National Park of Washington, USA. |
Columbia River The Columbia River has one of the most treacherous bars in the world seen here from Cape Disappointment in Washington, USA. |
Waterfall Photo The Merriman Falls situated in the Olympic National Park in Washington makes for a beautiful waterfall photo. |
Columbia River Information A sign at the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse gives some information about the crossing of the Columbia River sand bar in Washington, USA. |
Relaxation Waterfalls A couple enjoys a moment of relaxation at one of the waterfalls in the Olympic National Park of Washington, USA. |
Ilwaco Boats moored at the quaint fishing village of Ilwaco in Washington, USA. |
Merriman Falls Photos The pristine Merriman Creek plunges 40 feet over the falls before continuing its journey through the rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. |
Lighthouse Photo The sun sets over the Destruction Island Lighthouse near Ruby Beach on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington. |
Dried Lavender A fragrant display of dried lavender products found in downtown Seattle at the Public Market Center. |
Waterfall Picture The Merriman Falls are a waterfall situated near Quinault Lake in the Olympic National Park in Washington, USA. |
Merriman Falls Photo The 40 foot drop of the Merriman Falls fanning out in the form of a horse tail on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, USA. |
Merriman Falls Images After plunging 40 feet the Merriman Falls continue their journey in the Olympic National Park of Washington, USA. |
Columbia River Bank The view of the rugged and steep bank of the Columbia River at Cape Disappointment in Washington, USA. |
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