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The lakes of Chelan County are often touted as Washington’s Playground because of the range of sports and beautiful scenery available to visitors.

The lakes of Chelan County are often touted as Washington’s Playground because of the range of sports and beautiful scenery available to visitors.

So big they created a national park in its name, Mount Rainier’s massive snow-capped volcanic cone is clearly visible from Seattle.

One of the biggest draws in Washington state is its spectacular coastline, which is lined with picturesque deserted beaches and idyllic towns.

Cycle through fields of tulips, ride boats between scenic islands and explore snowcapped mountains in the northwestern corner of Washington state.

With brilliant blue waters for boating, alpine scenery and abundant hiking trails, this glacial lake is the perfect wilderness escape.

With brilliant blue waters for boating, alpine scenery and abundant hiking trails, this glacial lake is the perfect wilderness escape.

So big they created a national park in its name, Mount Rainier’s massive snow-capped volcanic cone is clearly visible from Seattle.

Take the 1.5-hour drive north of Portland to see this National Volcanic Monument and a blast zone in repair.

Walk down a shaded, narrow street and pass elegant 19th-century homes now occupied by museums and private residences.

So big they created a national park in its name, Mount Rainier’s massive snow-capped volcanic cone is clearly visible from Seattle.

Take the 1.5-hour drive north of Portland to see this National Volcanic Monument and a blast zone in repair.

Wild and unspoiled, this rugged and remote stretch of coast is filled with unique geological formations and feels like the edge of the world.

This rainforest-covered peninsula with Mount Olympus at its center is a glorious side trip from Seattle.

One of the biggest draws in Washington state is its spectacular coastline, which is lined with picturesque deserted beaches and idyllic towns.

Watch fish travel upstream, see boats head out to sea and explore quiet gardens at canal gates that remain a crucial part of Seattle’s waterways.

Take in breathtaking views of Seattle as you are suspended above Puget Sound on one of the tallest Ferris wheels in North America.

Cycle through fields of tulips, ride boats between scenic islands and explore snowcapped mountains in the northwestern corner of Washington state.

Discover a legendary music scene, technology feats and the art of coffee brewing in a city that has clearly moved on from its lumberjack beginnings and now simply shines.