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Located a mile from Crescent Lake, Marymere Falls is one of the park's most visited waterfalls.

On Washington's western peninsula, glaciers, lakes, redwoods, waterfalls, and mountains await the adventurer.

Living on the high grasslands, largely above the tree line, marmots are burrowing house-cat sized rodents. Keep your eyes peeled for one at Hurricane Ridge.

Throughout the park, be on the lookout for bears and mountain lions, but you're most likely to encounter deer throughout the park.

From Hurricane Ridge, look for the highest peak in the park and glaciers in one direction, and in the other wave across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Canada.

Fed by several creeks and lacking in nitrogen which prevents algae growth, Lake Crescent is a brilliant blue and begging for a swim. Beware the chill of the cool waters though!

A mountain range running from Canada to Northern California, the stretch in Washington offers spectacular scenery and outdoor activities from hiking and rafting to floating and fly fishing.

Located in the Cascades, Leavenworth is a Bavarian village with Alpine style buildings, German food and beer, and eclectic shopping.

With numerous Bavarian restaurants throughout the town, sampling pretzels, sausages, and schnitzel makes for the perfect way to explore.

At last count, the museum housed over 6,000 nutcrackers - including several devoted to sports teams.

Washington is known for its large, Bordeaux style reds from the Columbia Valley and Walla Walla. Relax in a tasting room as you indulge in Washington reds.

Lake Union sits at the heart of Seattle, with locals and travelers enjoying the fresh water lake by boat, kayak, and paddleboards.

Chihuly's blown glass has put Seattle on the map of the global glass blowing scene. The gardens are one of the city's largest draws for travelers and locals.

Operating for over a century, Pike's Place is one of the country's oldest farmers markets, frequented by locals and travelers looking for a fresh, tasty treat.

A Seattle landmark and defining trait of the city's skyline, the observation point offers spectacular views over the city, the Olympic Mountains, the Cascades, and several volcanoes.

The Queen Anne neighborhood sits at the highest point in Seattle and overlooks the downtown area. It's known for its cultural and musical activities, year-round.

The foundation brings in thinkers and innovators from around the world to solve not only pressing issues for the city but also for global scale problems.

Pop into any number of shops to sample local olive oils and balsamic vinegar before purchasing your favorite combination.