Robert Gray was the first foreigner to enter the water stream, and the first time he viewed it was from Chinook Point in 1792. Today, Chinook Point is part of the 618-acre Fort Columbia Historical State Park. LANDMARK 4. Mount Rainier, an active volcano, is the highest peak in Washington state.

1. Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. November 10, 1978. Whidbey Island. Island County, Washington. The only National Historic Reserve, this park consists of a mixture of public and private lands, including the Central Whidbey Island Historic District, which is listed on the National Register.

They’re called land acknowledgments: proclamations about a place’s original inhabitants. Increasingly city governments, universities, and other organizations work such information into public statements. But in the world of travel, with newcomers engaging directly with Northwest forests, mountains, lakes, and rivers, the practice can feel ...

1. Alki Beach – West Seattle Scenic Drive. Distance: 5 miles. Even though Seattle is primarily an urban area, there are beautiful routes to go in the city and its suburbs. One such route is along West Seattle’s gorgeous Alki Beach, which is the best short scenic drive in Seattle.

The organization restored the tugboat to its original condition, and it is now a National Historic Landmark and a museum ship, open for tours and educational programs. ... The area around Mount St. Helens was designated a National Monument by President Ronald Reagan in 1982, to protect and preserve the natural and cultural resources affected by ...

1. Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. Among the most awe-inspiring Pacific Northwest places to visit is Crater Lake National Park. Nestled within the heart of southern Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, this national park is a testament to the raw power and beauty of nature.

Mount Rainier National Park. Another deservedly famous ad breathtaking landmark in Washington state is Mount Rainier, National Park. It’s an iconic, snow-capped peak that towers over the surrounding landscape, and there’s so much to explore. Hiking trails abound, from easy walks to challenging backcountry adventures.

Mount St. Helens. Tomas Nevesely/Shutterstock. Mount St. Helens in Washington is an iconic landmark in American history, primarily due to its explosive eruption on May 18, 1980. This eruption, the most catastrophic in U.S. history, impacted the surrounding landscape, ecology, and communities.

One of the best places to visit in the Pacific Northwest is Lake Chelan, Washington. It’s about 3.5 hours east of Seattle and gets 300 days of sun a year. It was named after what the Chelan tribe called it: “tsillan,” meaning “deep waters.”. This is a fitting name given it’s the third deepest lake in the USA.

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