Where to Go in Washington State?

When it comes to visiting Washington state, you have plenty of options. The state offers everything to offer whether you are looking for adventure or relaxing in natural beauty

North Cascades National Park is one of the least
visited National Parks in the U.S

Although North Cascades National Park is only about 100 miles from Seattle, it
receives only a fraction of the state’s visitors. The park is mostly wilderness with
only limited road access. The park is bisected by Highway 20 at Ross Lake. In 2015,
just under 27,000 visitors visited the park. It is an excellent place to go backpacking
or hiking, and camping is popular. North Cascades is one of the most beautiful and least populated of the three national parks in Washington. Although it requires a little hiking, this park
offers jaw-dropping views and incredible alpine hikes. Visitors will also find that it is
a perfect place to camp overnight.

Olympic National Park

Located on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula, Olympic National Park
encompasses a variety of ecosystems. The park’s landscape includes rainforests,
old-growth forests, and the Pacific coastline. Climbers can reach the glacier-covered
the summit of Mt. Olympus, which is a popular climbing destination. The Olympic Peninsula was once home to Native Americans who lived in the region and engaged in hunting, fishing, and gathering. While most indigenous cultures in the Pacific Northwest were devastated by European diseases and other factors, archaeological studies point to extensive tribal use of the region’s subalpine
meadows. Although the region is home to some of the most diverse wildlife in the
United States, the Olympic National Park remains a significant resource for conserving native species.

Lake Chelan

Lake Chelan is a 50.5-mile-long lake located in Chelan County in north-central
Washington state. Until 1927, it was the largest natural lake in Washington state.
Today, it is a popular tourist destination for boating and fishing. Visitors to the area
will find it a beautiful place to relax. The Lake Chelan Valley includes the towns of Chelan, Manson, and Stehekin. Lake Chelan provides four seasons of enjoyment. There is also abundant farmland and a thriving wine industry.

Whidbey Island

Located north of Seattle, Whidbey Island offers spectacular views of the mountains,
cliffs, and forests. The island also offers freshwater lakes and trails. Visitors can also
explore the historic Fort Casey Historical State Park. Coastal towns such as Langley,
Washington has boutiques, galleries, and other exciting attractions. To travel to Whidbey Island, take Route 525, primarily a two-lane road. The speed limit varies between 25 and 55 mph, depending on the area. While driving on the island, you should be aware of the traffic, especially during busy weekends and holidays.

Vancouver

Vancouver, Washington state, is a beautiful city in the Pacific Northwest. It is the
county seat of Clark County, located near the Columbia River. The city has about 190,915 people as of the 2020 census. Vancouver is part of the
Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area, the 25th largest in the United States.
Vancouver is a charming and historic city that’s surrounded by beautiful mountains. Vancouver has an unincorporated urban area just north of the city limits.
This area includes Hazel Dell, Felida, Orchards, and Salmon Creek. If this area had
been incorporated, Vancouver would have passed Tacoma in 2006 and become the
second-largest city in the state. This area is located in the Puget-Willamette trough,
formed by the Cascade and Coast Ranges.