Hello everyone! This week we will be heading up north for an adventure in the wonderful state of Washington. Now Washington may not seem like the type of place you go on a vacation to, but it has plenty of opportunities for people of all ages and interests.
Our first stop in Washington will be to a place known as Olympic National Park. This park in Port Angeles has everything from mineral springs to cool clear water for natural swimming. This swimming of course must be done in the summer months since Washington, much like Pennsylvania right now, experiences snowy and icy conditions during the winter months. Olympic National Park also has a variety of hiking trails for anyone who is looking to get in touch with nature firsthand.
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Moving southeast from the Port Angeles, our next stop will be the beautiful city of Seattle to see one of the most photographed buildings in the United States: The Space Needle. This impressive work of architecture and engineering has a 520-foot observation deck that provides visitors with breath-taking views of the city and natural landscape surrounding it. You can even get views of Mount Rainer from this structure! The Space Needle was originally built in 1962 for the World’s Fair but has attracted tourists to say the least with its hyperboloidal shape (a little math for you there). The building averages nearly 20,000 people each day making it a must see while in Washington. Personally, this building has always intrigued me and is definitely on my bucket list, so needless to say I will be making a trip to Seattle hopefully at some point in my life.
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If the hustle and bustle of the city were too much for you then you will be extremely excited for our next stop at Snoqualmie Falls. This 268-foot waterfall is located east of Seattle and provides a great photo-op for tourists in the area. The waterfall is known for being very tranquil and visitors are provided with observation decks and gift shops all within the park. The park actually sees more than 1.5 million people each year!
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Last but not least, we will sit back and cruise through our last sight in Washington: Coulee Corridor. This scenic byway stretches from Omak to Othello and features both manmade and natural sights along the drive. Visitors can experience great views of the Grand Coulee Dam and several state parks including the Sun Lakes and Steamboat Rock for any wildlife lovers.
In conclusion, Washington may often be overlooked, but that does not make it any less intriguing of a state. I hope to venture there some day and experience all it has to offer whether manmade or all natural.
Until next week…happy travels!