By Kirke Männik
Introduction
Here's a list of some of the most famous Washington state landmarks, packed full with...
LANDMARK 1
The Columbia River is a huge waterway, flowing from Columbia Lake at nearly 2,700 feet...
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Puget Sound is a fjord located along the coast of Washington state. It is part...
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Chinook Point is a historically important spot located near the mouth of the Colombia River...
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Mount Rainier National Park dates back to 1899, when it was established as the fifth...
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The Space Needle is one of the most famous landmarks in Seattle. It is an...
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The tug Arthur Foss is believed to be the oldest wooden-hulled tugboat still afloat. The...
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Lake Union Park, located near the center of Seattle, is the perfect place to take...
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Deception Pass Bridge is a name for two bridges connecting Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island...
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Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is a reconstruction of the Hudson's Bay Company. It used...
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Snoqualmie Falls is one of the famous places in Washington state. Located east of Seattle...
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Olympic National Park contains 4 regions and 3 different ecosystems. This American landmark is therefore...
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Hoh Rainforest is one of the biggest temperate rainforests in the U.S that sees heavy...
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The Point of Arches is located along Shi Shi Beach, in an isolated corner of...
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The San Juan Islands are an island group located between Washington state and Vancouver Island...
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San Juan Island National Historical Park consists of the U.S and British Army camps during...
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Fort Worden Historical State Park, located on the Olympic Peninsula, is a popular tourist destination...
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North Cascades National Park's 500,000 acres are located less than 3 hours from Seattle. Over...
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Mount St. Helens is an active volcano found in the Pacific Northwest region of the...
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The Ape Caves in Mount St. Helens formed nearly 200 years ago due to a...
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The Enchantments is an area full of diverse nature. Over 700 alpine lakes and ponds...
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Dry Falls is a natural wonder that used to be one of the biggest waterfalls...
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The Old Capitol Building in Olympia was originally built as a courthouse. The construction of...
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The B Reactor, located near Richland at the Hanford Site, was the first large-scale nuclear...
Conclusion
Washington state not only has an interesting history that can be learned from various angles...
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