Washington State Nature pictures

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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.

This stunning snow-capped mountain towering above Seattle is also the focal point of an entire national park and a great place to hike and explore.

The saying, “On a clear day you can see forever” holds a lot of truth for this location. Look out over the region to see features many miles away.

Relax and enjoy the surroundings as you soak in these soothing mineral-spring pools in a stunning forest setting.

Relax and enjoy the surroundings as you soak in these soothing mineral-spring pools in a stunning forest setting.

A popular base for exploring the scenic Olympic Peninsula, this small town is also famous as the setting of the popular Twilight book series.

This stunning snow-capped mountain towering above Seattle is also the focal point of an entire national park and a great place to hike and explore.

The most northwestern point in the contiguous United States is a place of breathtaking beauty, with rocky headlands providing dramatic ocean views.

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

Relax and enjoy the surroundings as you soak in these soothing mineral-spring pools in a stunning forest setting.

The awesome peaks of the Cascade Mountains tumble down into the fertile vineyards of the Yakima Valley in one of the most beautiful regions in Washington state.

The most northwestern point in the contiguous United States is a place of breathtaking beauty, with rocky headlands providing dramatic ocean views.

Immerse yourself in the lush, primordial environment of this carefully preserved temperate rain forest with its extraordinary range of plant and animal life.

This mountain ridge is an adventurer’s paradise, with miles of hiking trails and ski and snowboard runs set amid sub-alpine lakes, valleys and meadows.

Secluded and unspoiled, this remote corner of the Olympic Peninsula is known for its fishing opportunities, along with birding and beachcombing.

This mountain ridge is an adventurer’s paradise, with miles of hiking trails and ski and snowboard runs set amid sub-alpine lakes, valleys and meadows.

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

This mountain ridge is an adventurer’s paradise, with miles of hiking trails and ski and snowboard runs set amid sub-alpine lakes, valleys and meadows.

This mountain ridge is an adventurer’s paradise, with miles of hiking trails and ski and snowboard runs set amid sub-alpine lakes, valleys and meadows.

This mountain ridge is an adventurer’s paradise, with miles of hiking trails and ski and snowboard runs set amid sub-alpine lakes, valleys and meadows.

This mountain ridge is an adventurer’s paradise, with miles of hiking trails and ski and snowboard runs set amid sub-alpine lakes, valleys and meadows.

Immerse yourself in the lush, primordial environment of this carefully preserved temperate rain forest with its extraordinary range of plant and animal life.