Washington State Guide from Cheap Hotels Worldwide
If you are looking for a state where you have easy access to the countryside from any city, then Washington is the state for you. Bordering Canada, this state is on the Pacific Ocean in the Northwest corner of the country. You can camp or hike in the Cascade or Olympic Mountains or spend time on one of the pristine beaches when you choose to visit. It was the site of disputes between the Americans and the British, but the 49th parallel was finally established as the border in 1846.
Washington is home to a little over 6 million people scattered in the heavily populated cities and small rural towns. The breathtaking scenery will fill your sense no matter what part of the state you visit. Seattle, the "Emerald City" is the largest city in the state and is the gateway to the Pacific Northwest. From here you can get panoramic views of the mountains, visit numerous museums and shops and taste the fine food in the restaurants. Take a trip to Tillicum Village, visit the Japanese Garden and the Seattle Zoo.
Take time out to explore Olympic National Park to see its glacier covered mountaintops and a rainforest as well as a multitude of lakes, rivers and streams. Point Defiance Park in Tacoma is one of the best city parks in the area and Mount Rainier national Park will provide you with a view that you won't soon forget.
Of course, you can't come to Washington without visiting Mt. St. Helens, a gigantic active volcano. Take in the Ellensburg rodeo and take a tour of the many wineries in the region. There are two distinct climate zones in this state. The eastern part of the state has warm summers and cool winters, while to the west of the mountains the summer days are cool, while the winter temperatures rarely go below 50ºF.
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