Nothing can rival the Seven Wonders of the World – the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Statue of Zeus and the other historical structures that are beautiful monuments to the past. But here in Washington, we’ve got our own natural wonders that we’re pretty proud of (and rightfully so).
You’ll find these seven wonders right here in the Evergreen State:
- Mount Rainier
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Sean Munson / Flickr Washington’s highest mountain is also a large active volcano. But don’t worry, it’s not showing any signs of impending eruption… for now.
- The Grand Coulee Dam
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Bureau of Reclamation / Flickr The Grand Coulee Dam is Washington’s largest electric power-producing facility, and it’s an important part of our state history. Power from the dam fueled the growing Northwest industries during World War II, and the construction site even earned a visit from President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1934.
- The Hoh Rainforest
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PROmifl68 / Flickr Not only do we have a temperate rainforest in Washington, but we have a temperate rainforest inside a beautiful national park.
- The Columbia River Gorge
Jan Tik / Flickr The Columbia River Gorge is actually the largest national scenery area in the country. The canyon stretches for over 80 miles and is up to 4,000 feet deep.
- Mount Saint Helens
Paul VanDerWerf / Flickr Our active stratovolcano is certainly one of our seven wonders. You’d never know that in May of 1980 it was responsible for the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in the country.
- The Palouse
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Ed Suominen / Flickr Take the Palouse Scenic Byway through Southwest Washington and you’ll fall in love with the rolling hills, peaceful wheat fields, colorful farmland and beautiful vistas.
- Snoqualmie Falls
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Carl Hancock / Flickr This 270-foot waterfall is one of Washington’s most popular attractions, and it’s known across the country for its appearance on the show Twin Peaks.
Our state’s seven wonders are so beautiful. If Washington has an eighth wonder, this is surely it.
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Sean Munson / Flickr
Washington’s highest mountain is also a large active volcano. But don’t worry, it’s not showing any signs of impending eruption… for now.
Washington State Dept of Transportation / Flickr
Bureau of Reclamation / Flickr
The Grand Coulee Dam is Washington’s largest electric power-producing facility, and it’s an important part of our state history. Power from the dam fueled the growing Northwest industries during World War II, and the construction site even earned a visit from President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1934.
Beaster725 / Flickr
PROmifl68 / Flickr
Not only do we have a temperate rainforest in Washington, but we have a temperate rainforest inside a beautiful national park.
Jan Tik / Flickr
The Columbia River Gorge is actually the largest national scenery area in the country. The canyon stretches for over 80 miles and is up to 4,000 feet deep.
Paul VanDerWerf / Flickr
Our active stratovolcano is certainly one of our seven wonders. You’d never know that in May of 1980 it was responsible for the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in the country.
Stephen Lustig / Flickr
Ed Suominen / Flickr
Take the Palouse Scenic Byway through Southwest Washington and you’ll fall in love with the rolling hills, peaceful wheat fields, colorful farmland and beautiful vistas.
Doc List / Flickr
Carl Hancock / Flickr
This 270-foot waterfall is one of Washington’s most popular attractions, and it’s known across the country for its appearance on the show Twin Peaks.
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