Mt. Ranier Mt. Ranier is an awe-inspiring event in the Puget Sound region. Massive glaciers and vast snow fields, alpine meadows covered with wildflowers.

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Mt. Ranier Mt. Ranier is an awe-inspiring event in the Puget Sound region. Massive glaciers and vast snow fields, alpine meadows covered with wildflowers in late summer, worn trails reaching far up to the summit, and mountain streams tumbling through forested valleys await visitors to this natural paradise.

Explore miles of Pacific coastline left virtually untouched since coastal tribes lived along these shores long ago. Wander through the ancient Hoh Rain Forest, where stands of Sitka spruce and Western hemlock grow hundreds of feet tall. Hike from lowland forests along river valleys to alpine meadows knee deep in wildflowers, some unique only to the Olympics; or make the ultimate climb up to Mount Olympus. From high on Hurricane Ridge look north across the Strait of Juan De Fuca to Canada or back over the rugged interior of the Olympic Mountains crowned with massive glaciers. Olympic National Park

Seattle Set on the waterfront and framed by snowcapped mountains, this sophisticated, yet "small-town" city, offers visitors a real sampling of Northwest life. This enchanting city is recognized as a leading cultural center on the West Coast. Take in a museum, music concert, or professional ball game. Be sure to visit the Pike Place Market and the International District. Stroll through the grounds at the Seattle Center and check out the spectacular view from the Space Needle. Pioneer Square, the city's historic district, is teeming with one-of-a-kind shops, music clubs, and galleries.

For a video of a whale-sighting tour, check out this link:

Mount St. Helens On May 18, 1980 this sleeping giant awoke with a force great enough to blow away 1300 feet of its snowcapped peak. The mountain and its surrounding landscape is now designated as a National Volcanic Monument. With fifteen years of self-healing and reforestation efforts, Mount St. Helens has taken on a new look of youthful splendor.

Grand Coulee Dam Built during the Great Depression, it is not only one of the largest concrete structures in the world, but is also its third largest producer of hydro-electric power. There are both guided and self-guided tours offered, including a ride down the face of the dam in an glass-enclosed elevator and a special look inside its powerhouses. Every evening, from Memorial Day through September, the world's largest laser light show is projected on the dam's spillway

Lake Chelan A spectacular setting for one of Washington's leading recreation destinations. This pristine glacier-fed lake, is nestled in a gorge considered to be one of the deepest in North America. Chelan is 55 miles long, varies in width from 1 to 2 miles, and is the third deepest lake in the U.S., at 1,486 feet. Chelan Valley, at its lower end, is distinguished by apple orchards, rolling hills, wide sandy beaches, and lakefront resorts. The remote upper lake, accessible only by boat or floatplane is marked by towering granite cliffs, deep evergreen forests, and jagged snowcapped peaks.

Columbia River Gorge

Snowqualmie Falls

Ferry Ride on Puget Sound

Washington is famous for its apples!