The One Place In Washington That Must Be Seen To Be Believed

Living in Washington means being surrounded by beautifully diverse scenery. From the beaches on the coastline to the plains of the Palouse, our state is full of natural wonders. And if you're into Geology, history or just enjoy new adventures, you should add a trip to Steamboat Rock State Park to your to-do list.

Steamboat Rock State Park is located off Highway 155 in Electric City.

This part of Eastern Washington is full of unique geographical wonders and manmade creations like the Grand Coulee Dam.

Steamboat Rock is a basalt butte that rises 800 feet above the lake that surrounds it.

During the last Ice Age, the rock stood as an island in the new bed of the Columbia River where it had been diverted by ice dams. The dams eventually burst, creating flooding. The Columbia returned to its original course, leaving Steamboat Rock as the defining feature of the dry Grand Coulee.

The butte's plateau spans more than 600 acres.

It was once was used by nomadic Native American tribes and by early settlers.

Impressively giant rock aside, this is a beautiful state park to visit.

It's located on the north end of Banks Lake, where people love to go boating all spring and summer.

Overnight camping is permitted at the 3,522-acre camping park.

Steamboat Rock looks just as impressive from the water.

As the weather warms up in Washington, Steamboat Rock State Park will become a popular place to visit. Here are some other state parks that show off the diversity of our beautiful region.