This Washington town has been greatly influenced by Dutch culture, from the large windmill to the food, and it's considered quite underrated.
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There's a picturesque city resting beneath beautiful Mount Rainier, near Tacoma, with peaceful parks, wooded trails, and recreational lakes with mountain views.
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This community sits on a protected bay overlooking Vancouver Island and surrounding mountains, with miles of beach to stroll and activities in town to enjoy.
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The journey can be just as important as the destination, especially if you are traveling through one of these stunning train stations in the U.S.
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From famous salmon runs to fly fishing mountain rivers or deep-sea fishing, the region has a little bit of everything to suit angler of all skill levels.
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Seattle may sound like a fun place to retire, but it is pretty expensive. However, there are plenty of other beautiful Washington towns that cost less.
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The San Juan Islands encompass more than 170 islands, and this lesser-known one is only accessible by boat but does offer primitive camping and fishing.
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It seems serene today, but in the early 1900s U.S. defense planners worried about an attack that could catch Seattle defenseless. This was part of the solution.
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Head to this crystal-clear Washington lake near Mount St. Helens that provides beautiful scenery and idyllic places to spend the night under the stars.
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Anglers and boaters flock to this lesser-known gem near the Cascade Mountains, which offers prime water activities with views of Mount St. Helens.
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The United States is filled with abandoned military bases, including this one in Washington on Puget Sound. You can go for a hike and maybe see mountains.
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This city between Seattle and the Cascades is a charming Washington suburb with history as a milling town and walkable fun, art, shops, and restaurants.
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Tough to ask for much more than a relaxing day at a beautiful lake, especially one that has plenty of activities to offer and stunning views of a mountain peak.
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Washington's Fidalgo Island is home to a forested mountain full of picturesque hiking trails, at the peek of which you'll enjoy stunning lake views.
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You can hike or drive to the top, but the views are worth the trip no matter what, with vistas of the surrounding islands, Salish Sea, and British Columbia.
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The West Coast has a tradition of turning old factories and historical sites into fun recreational spots. This Seattle park is among the best of them.
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The Pacific Northwest is loaded with outdoor sites to see and things to do, with this stunning little lake park near the top of any list.
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Sculpture parks are the perfect way to blend outdoor adventure with beautiful artwork. Here are some of the best places to see iconic works in the U.S.
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This Washington lake, open year-round, is an angler's dream, with several fish species and regular stocks of rainbow trout added to the water.
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A dazzling lake created by a volcanic eruption sits between Portland and Mount Rainer, with accessible trails to experience the scenery.
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This Eastern Washington park is located in the center of the second-largest city in the state and offers visitors stunning views over thundering cascades.
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This Washington park offers pedestrian trails through WWII housing remnants, as well as miles of mountain biking paths, surrounded by nature and wildlife.
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This peaceful mountain park in Washington offers calm lakes, quiet campgrounds, alpine scenery, and uncrowded outdoor adventures surrounded by wilderness.
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This Eastern Washington park is located in the center of the second-largest city in the state and offers visitors stunning views over thundering cascades.
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Head to this state park in the Pacific Northwest for meadows dotted with wildflowers and plentiful birdwatching opportunities along its trails.
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This Washington wildlife refuge features tidal marshes, scenic birding trails, and spring migrations bringing thousands of shorebirds to the coastline.
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While some people want to go on vacation to experience a busy city, others look for quiet. These places offer a stillness rarely found in the modern world.
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