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   What is Washington State known for?

   • Washington is known for lively culture-packed cities and top hiking routes through incredible natural scenery. Here are the state's best experiences.

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   Why is Washington called Washington State?

   • It is often referred to as Washington state [a] to distinguish it from the national capital, both named for George Washington (the first U.S. president ). Washington borders the Pacific Ocean to the west, Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north.

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   What is the Northwest region known for?

   • Northwest, also called the Pacific Northwest, region in the northwestern United States that includes the states of Oregon and Washington and parts of Idaho. The region is known for its spectacular beauty, valuable natural resources, wet climate, and progressive social attitudes.

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   Why should you visit Washington State?

   • Washington’s headline act is its natural environment. This intricate jumble of deep inlets, high mountains, thick forest, and broad river valleys sprinkled with fruit trees is best enjoyed through some form of self-powered human propulsion, be it on foot, on skis, on two wheels, or with a paddle in your hand.

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   May 6, 2024 · Washington is known for lively culture-packed cities and top hiking routes through incredible natural scenery. Here are the state's best experiences.

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   17 hours ago · Washington, officially the State of Washington, [3] is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington state [a] to distinguish it from the national capital, [4] both named for George Washington (the first U.S. president ).

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   May 13, 2024 · Last updated on May 13th, 2024. Washington is the 13 th most populous and the 18 th most extensive of the 50 states of the United States. It is in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The state attained statehood on November 11, 1889, becoming the 42 nd State to join the union.

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   May 6, 2024 · The state has three fabulous parks, from the nation’s fourth oldest ( Mt Rainer) to its wettest ( Olympic) and its least visited outside Alaska ( North Cascades ). All offer superb backcountry camping and wildly diverse hiking opportunities amid spectacular mountain scenery.

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   May 7, 2024 · The official nickname of Washington state is the Evergreen State thanks to the state’s many fir and pine (both evergreen) trees. Other state nicknames include the Green Tree State and the Chinook State, as chinooks occur on both sides of the state’s Cascade Range (a mountain range running north to south from Canada through Washington and Oregon).

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8. www.redfin.com › best-places-to-live-in-washingtonThe 10 Best Places to Live in Washington State in 2024

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   May 6, 2024 · Seattle tops our list as the best place to live in Washington State. Home to notoriously rainy weather, large universities, waterfront attractions, and a thriving tech culture, Seattle has it all. The city is built on the hills between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington. It’s also just a ferry ride from picturesque islands.

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   May 22, 2024 · Northwest, also called the Pacific Northwest, region in the northwestern United States that includes the states of Oregon and Washington and parts of Idaho. The region is known for its spectacular beauty, valuable natural resources, wet climate, and progressive social attitudes.