7 Natural Wonders Unique To The Evergreen State That Should Be On Everyone’s Washington Bucket List
Washington has a rather impressive number of natural wonders. In fact, some of our landmarks are so iconic, they’re nationally (and in some cases, internationally) recognized.
If you’re guilty of living in Washington for most or all of your life without seeing some of our most majestic natural wonders, you’re not alone. But if you can, you should really try to see these seven in your lifetime, as they are especially incredible.
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
It's hard to imagine the Evergreen State without Mt. Rainier. It's even harder to imagine that this icon is one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world because of its likelihood to erupt. But until that happens, we'll enjoy every gorgeous photo.
Diablo Lake, Washington 98283, USA
Diablo Lake is located in the North Cascades. There are almost 8,000 lakes in Washington, but this one stands out due to its turquoise hue, which is attributed to the surrounding glaciers that grind rocks into a fine powder that is carried into the lake through creeks.
Dry Falls, Washington 99115, USA
You don't have to be obsessed with geology to appreciate Dry Falls, although it doesn't hurt. It is estimated that these falls were five times the width of Niagara Falls. Had it not gone dry, it would be the largest waterfall in the country.
La Push, WA 98350, USA
Olympic National Park is full of incredible natural wonders. But if you only have time to see one spot when you're there, make it the otherworldly La Push.
Hoh Rainforest - Olympic National Park, 5629-4911 Upper Hoh Rd, Forks, WA 98331, USA
Washington happens to be home to the only temperate rainforest in North America. That fact alone is reason enough to visit the Hoh, but the fact that it is utterly breathtaking (and in many spots, completely quiet) doesn't hurt.
Mount Saint Helens, Mt St Helens, Washington 98616, USA
If you're old enough to remember when this volcano erupted in 1980, you know how much it affected everyone in the Pacific Northwest. That's highly unlikely to happen again in our lifetime, so head to Mt. St. Helens and check out this piece of living history.
Technically, we share this national scenic area with Oregon. Still, there are some views on the Washington side that simply can't be beat.
How many Washington natural wonders would you add to this list?
Address: Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
Address: Diablo Lake, Washington 98283, USA
Address: Dry Falls, Washington 99115, USA
Address: La Push, WA 98350, USA
Address: Hoh Rainforest - Olympic National Park, 5629-4911 Upper Hoh Rd, Forks, WA 98331, USA
Address: Mount Saint Helens, Mt St Helens, Washington 98616, USA
