It’s no secret that Washington is an incredibly beautiful state – in fact, many of our natural wonders almost look otherworldly. Whether you were born and raised in the Evergreen State or you’re a recent transplant, do yourself the favor of seeing these 11 spots in person during your time here. As amazing as these pictures are, they don’t even do them justice.
- Neah Bay
Wayne Stadler / Flickr Located on the tip of the Olympic Peninsula near British Columbia, this little piece of paradise on the Makah Reservation is full of hiking trails and incredible views.
- La Push
LWimages / Flickr La Push is another Olympic Peninsula gem. And, well, just look at it.
- The Palouse
Dave Hensley / Flickr Eastern Washington has its own unique beauty, and the Palouse is proof. This sunrise shot from Steptoe Butte is proof.
- Palouse Falls
Bala Sivakumar / Flickr Speaking of Eastern Washington gems, there’s nothing like Palouse Falls State Park. No wonder this was named the official waterfall of Washington.
- The Enchantments
Bill Devlin / Flickr The Enchantments is a natural area near Wenatchee and Leavenworth that includes some incredibly beautiful lakes, basins and wilderness area. It takes a bit of a hike to reach them, but the magical scenery makes it all worth it.
- The Hoh Rainforest
KrisNM / Flickr It’s amazing how many Washingtonians aren’t aware that we have a rainforest here, and it’s absolutely enchanting.
- Columbia River Gorge
Jan Tik / Flickr We couldn’t think of a more beautiful way to border Washington and Oregon. Whether you catch a show at the Gorge amphitheater or drive through Southern Washington, make sure you see the Columbia as much as possible.
- Diablo Lake
junaidrao / Flickr The Diablo Lake Overlook is located in the Ross Lake National Recreation Area in the North Cascades. The view speaks for itself.
- Mount Constitution
Jonathan Miske / Flickr Located in Moran State Park, Mount Constitution is the highest point in the San Juan Islands. Needless to say, the views are surreal.
- Hamilton Mountain and Rodney Falls Trail
Mætt Blænx / alltrails.com This amazing trail is located in Beacon Rock State Park near Stevenson, and the 6.5 mile trek features views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, and a stunning waterfall.
- Reflection Lake at Mount Rainier
turcottes78 / Flickr This is one of the most iconic views of the mountain on Earth, and the lake is very appropriately named.
Washington is an easy state to love. But if you could use a little refresher, these places will make you fall in love with it all over again.
Wayne Stadler / Flickr
Located on the tip of the Olympic Peninsula near British Columbia, this little piece of paradise on the Makah Reservation is full of hiking trails and incredible views.
LWimages / Flickr
La Push is another Olympic Peninsula gem. And, well, just look at it.
Dave Hensley / Flickr
Eastern Washington has its own unique beauty, and the Palouse is proof. This sunrise shot from Steptoe Butte is proof.
Bala Sivakumar / Flickr
Speaking of Eastern Washington gems, there’s nothing like Palouse Falls State Park. No wonder this was named the official waterfall of Washington.
Bill Devlin / Flickr
The Enchantments is a natural area near Wenatchee and Leavenworth that includes some incredibly beautiful lakes, basins and wilderness area. It takes a bit of a hike to reach them, but the magical scenery makes it all worth it.
KrisNM / Flickr
It’s amazing how many Washingtonians aren’t aware that we have a rainforest here, and it’s absolutely enchanting.
Jan Tik / Flickr
We couldn’t think of a more beautiful way to border Washington and Oregon. Whether you catch a show at the Gorge amphitheater or drive through Southern Washington, make sure you see the Columbia as much as possible.
junaidrao / Flickr
The Diablo Lake Overlook is located in the Ross Lake National Recreation Area in the North Cascades. The view speaks for itself.
Jonathan Miske / Flickr
Located in Moran State Park, Mount Constitution is the highest point in the San Juan Islands. Needless to say, the views are surreal.
Mætt Blænx / alltrails.com
This amazing trail is located in Beacon Rock State Park near Stevenson, and the 6.5 mile trek features views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, and a stunning waterfall.
turcottes78 / Flickr
This is one of the most iconic views of the mountain on Earth, and the lake is very appropriately named.
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