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Western Washington is a region of the United States defined as the area of Washington state west of the Cascade Mountains. This region is home to the state's largest city, Seattle, the state capital, Olympia, and most of the state's residents.
- 24,742 sq mi (64,080 km²)
- 6,037,688
- United States
- Washington
Western Washington University (WWU), located in Bellingham, WA, welcomes students at the front door of discovery. We invite you to connect, create and join in community with others who thrive on learning.
- Fun and Unique Things to Do in Western Washington
- Hiking
- Puget Sound Beaches
- Ocean Beaches
- Waterfalls
- Western Washington Caves
- Mountain Biking
- Animal and Wildlife Exhibits
- Live Sporting Events and Teams
- Seattle Tourist Attractions
Being a western Washington native myself, I have to admit that I'm a little biased and truly believe that it is one of the most beautiful places on earth. But even if you aren't the outdoorsy type, you won't be disappointed by all the exciting activities that western Washington has to offer. Having moved away, I love to go back and pretend to be a ...
Obviously, this isn't a complete list of hikes in Washington. There are way too many awesome hikes for me to include them all here, but these are some popular hikes as well as some well-kept secret hikes that you might enjoy. 1. Cathedral Falls-4 miles round trip (Mount St. Helens) 2. Cape Flattery-1.5 miles round trip (Makah Indian Reservation nea...
Again, this isn't a complete list of all the Puget Sound beaches in western Washington, but these are some favorites. 27. Salt Water Park(Des Moines) 28. Burfoot Park(Olympia) 29. Priest Point Park(Olympia) 30.Tolmie Park(Olympia) 31. Seahurst Park (Burien) 32. Dash Point State Park(Federal Way) 33. Alki Beach(West Seattle)
These beaches are listed from south to north for your convenience. 34. Long Beach(Long Beach) 35. West Port Beach(West Port) 36. Ocean Shores(Ocean Shores) 37. Ruby Beach(Olympic National Park about 40 miles south of Forks) 38. La Push Beach 1, 2, & 3(Forks...look out for Vampires and Werewolves!!!) 39. Rialto Beach(Forks) 40. Shi Shi Beach(Clallam...
I'm sure that you are aware that Washington has a reputation for having lots of water. That being said, there are a lot of waterfalls in western Washington. Again, I'm just giving you a short list of attractions, but don't be afraid to venture out on your own and visit a waterfall that isn't listed here. 41. Mima Falls(Olympia area) 42. Tumwater Fa...
52. Ape Caves(Cougar Washington) If you want to explore caves in western Washington, the Ape Caves is really the only safe place to go. These lava tubes from Mount St. Helens make for a fun, but not too difficult adventure that can be enjoyed by almost anyone. There are two parts to the Ape Caves. There is one area that is fairly flat and easy to n...
I'm going to be honest, I'm not a mountain biker, and I've never tried mountain biking at any of these locations, but in doing some research, these appear to be some of the most popular places to mountain bike in western Washington. 53. Galbraith Mountain(Bellingham) 54. Duthie Hill(Issaquah) 55. Anacortes Community Forest Lands(Anacortes) 56. Capi...
64. Pt. Defiance Zoo and Aquarium(Tacoma Area)-This is one of my favorite places to see the animals, because both the zoo and the aquarium here are quite impressive. It also features a zipline course, and if you are in town during the holiday season, you can go to Zoo Lights and see the zoo completely decked out in Christmas lights. 65. Woodland Pa...
Whether you are a huge fan of the Seattle teams or not, it's always fun to catch a live sporting event. 72. Seattle Seahawks(NFL) 73. Seattle Sounders(MLS) 74. Seattle Mariners(MLB) 75. Tacoma Rainiers(minor league baseball) 76. Seattle Thunderbirds(hockey) 77. Everett Silvertips (hockey) 78. Everett Aquasox(minor league baseball)
79. Pike Place Market-buy some fresh cut flowers and fresh fruit or just enjoy the show of the famous Pike Place Market flying fish 80. Ivar's-you won't get chowder or fish and chips like this anywhere else, and don't forget to save a few fries to feed the seagulls. 81. Space Needle 82. Pacific Science Center 83. Underground Seattle Tour 84. Troll ...
13. März 2020 · From lavender farms to quaint island escapes, Western Washington’s charming towns and villages are just waiting to be explored. Washington State Ferries (Photo: Floodllama via Flickr / CC 2.0) Comprising the best of both worlds, Western Washington boasts an extremely diverse landscape – lush evergreen forests, stunning seascapes ...
Western Washington University (WWU or Western) is a public university in Bellingham, Washington. The northernmost university in the contiguous United States , WWU was founded in 1893 as the state-funded New Whatcom Normal School, succeeding a private school of teaching for women founded in 1886.
- Urban, 215 acres (87 ha)
- 16,142 (2019)
- Victor E. Viking
- Sabah Randhawa
The state was formed from the western part of the Washington Territory, which was ceded by the British Empire in the Oregon Treaty of 1846. It was admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889. Olympia is the state capital, and the most populous city is Seattle .
17. Apr. 2024 · The capital is Olympia, located at the southern end of Puget Sound in the western part of the state. The state’s coastal location and excellent harbours give it a leading role in trade with Alaska , Canada , and countries of the Pacific Rim.
