Quick Summary:
- Washington State is home to some of the loveliest natural areas in the Pacific Northwest, including the iconic Cascade Mountain range and the picturesque waters of the Puget Sound.
- Area visitors have a plethora of day trip destinations to choose from, ranging from major cultural centers like Seattle and Bellingham to island destinations like Bainbridge and Vashon Islands.
- Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument offers some of the area's best hiking experiences, while the Mount Baker Ski Area is renowned throughout the world for its prime skiing conditions.
- Nearby in Oregon, Hood River is known as one of the Pacific Northwest's top outdoor recreation destinations, offering excellent opportunities for windsurfing and kitesurfing on the Columbia River Gorge.
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Leavenworth
The San Juan Islands
Bainbridge Island
Bellingham
Carnation
Carson
Castle Rock
Chehalis
Davenport
Gig Harbor
Green Lake Trail
Hood River
La Conner
Metaline Falls
Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument
Mount Baker
Olympia
Olympic National Park
Prosser
Seattle
Snoqualmie
Twisp
Vashon Island
Waitsburg
Woodinville
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