You can snap an awesome picture practically anywhere in Washington since our Evergreen beauty surrounds us everywhere we go… but if you’re looking to capture some breathtaking photos to frame forever, here are 10 gorgeous places around the state where you’ve got to take your camera:
- North Cascades National Park
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Flickr / aquarjames In addition to all of the mountainous beauty you’ll see, a few of the many areas you’ll want to photograph include the Cascade Pass & Stephen Mather Wilderness, Glacier Peak Wilderness, Goat Lake, Wild Sky Wilderness, etc.
- Lake Chelan
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Despite current conditions, your camera won’t stop clicking here at the largest natural lake in our state because the endless beauty goes on for miles.
- Steptoe Butte Park / Palouse
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This 150-acre park of the plains and Palouse hills provides a stunning natural radiance for photographers.
- Olympic National Park
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Flickr / nickay311 You can witness the striking Pacific coastline, alpine trees, temperate rainforest and other incredible wilderness here on the Olympic Peninsula, all ideal for amazing photos.
- Palouse Falls Park
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Flickr / theslowlane This Eastern Washington waterfall is always stunning to see, and you’ll love exploring the surrounding canyons while you’re here too!
- Riverside State Park
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If you like taking pictures of Evergreen trees & beautiful bodies of water, this 14,000-acre camping park just outside of Spokane is guaranteed to provide an amazing landscape.
- Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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Be sure to charge your camera, because virtually everywhere you go in this national forest is photogenic!
- Columbia River Gorge
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You’ll definitely want to add some pictures to your album of this canyon at the Columbia River, stretching for over 80 miles down into Oregon.
- Mt. Rainier National Park
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Flickr / jimculp One of our most treasured peaks, Mt. Rainier, can be found in this scenic state park with a number of trails & wilderness for you to hike through and photograph.
- Snoqualmie Falls
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Flickr / julia_manzerova It’s almost impossible to resist taking dozens of photos at this iconic waterfall in Snoqualmie!
Where else in Washington do you like to go to take great pics? Share your favorite places with us below!
Flickr / jfew
Flickr / aquarjames
In addition to all of the mountainous beauty you’ll see, a few of the many areas you’ll want to photograph include the Cascade Pass & Stephen Mather Wilderness, Glacier Peak Wilderness, Goat Lake, Wild Sky Wilderness, etc.
Flickr / andyrs
Flickr / srikanta_pn
Despite current conditions, your camera won’t stop clicking here at the largest natural lake in our state because the endless beauty goes on for miles.
Flickr / phytochromefotos
Flickr / myheimu
This 150-acre park of the plains and Palouse hills provides a stunning natural radiance for photographers.
Flickr / northwesternimages
Flickr / nickay311
You can witness the striking Pacific coastline, alpine trees, temperate rainforest and other incredible wilderness here on the Olympic Peninsula, all ideal for amazing photos.
Flickr / seattleforge
Flickr / theslowlane
This Eastern Washington waterfall is always stunning to see, and you’ll love exploring the surrounding canyons while you’re here too!
Flickr / fmf0
Flickr / fmf0
If you like taking pictures of Evergreen trees & beautiful bodies of water, this 14,000-acre camping park just outside of Spokane is guaranteed to provide an amazing landscape.
Flickr / 49580580@N02
Flickr / pfly
Be sure to charge your camera, because virtually everywhere you go in this national forest is photogenic!
Flickr / 91625873@N04
Flickr / 91625873@N04
You’ll definitely want to add some pictures to your album of this canyon at the Columbia River, stretching for over 80 miles down into Oregon.
Flickr / anupamsrivastava
Flickr / jimculp
One of our most treasured peaks, Mt. Rainier, can be found in this scenic state park with a number of trails & wilderness for you to hike through and photograph.
Flickr / michaelmattiphotography
Flickr / julia_manzerova
It’s almost impossible to resist taking dozens of photos at this iconic waterfall in Snoqualmie!
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