Our Northwest state is beautiful from all angles, but these 15 shots from above are just heavenly:

  1. Here’s a charming shot of Friday Harbor on the San Juan Islands.

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  1. Our Evergreen loveliness never ceases to be amazing! This view is of Marymoor Park, with SR-520 on the right.

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  1. Mount Saint Helens from above, in all her glory.

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  1. You won’t believe this shot of an avalanche that had blocked all of the lanes of SR-20 at Spiral Gulch & Liberty Bell Mountain!

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  1. Here’s a great shot of the I-405 in Renton, looking south over the Cedar River.

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  1. This view of Bellevue looks even more beautiful with the backdrop of Lake Washington!

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  1. Woah! This perspective of Mount Baker National Forest is mind blowing.

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  1. High above Burlington & Mount Vernon you’ll witness a spectacular view.

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  1. Check out this dreamy shot of Spokane from the sky.

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  1. Ever wondered what Tacoma looked like from thousands of miles above?

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  1. Near the intersection of SR-20 & Commercial Ave in Anacortes. Do you see your house?

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  1. An impressive outlook on our capitol city, Olympia.

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  1. This picture may look surreal at first, but it’s actually what the Palouse looks like underneath the clouds!

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  1. There aren’t many more exciting viewpoints in Kirkland than this one!

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  1. This view across downtown Seattle gives off that superhero-feel of what it would be like to fly.

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Have you taken any amazing aerial photos in Washington?? Share them with us on our Only In Washington Facebook page!

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