The evergreen state, Washington is filled with trees and has loads to offers its tourists. The first settlement in Washington was at Tumwater in 1845. In 1853, Washington separated from the Oregon territory and was admitted to the Union in 1889. Seattle flourished as an important port en route to Alaska and Yukon goldfields. Bonneville Dam and Grand Coulee Dam accelerated the industrial and agricultural development of the region.

Washington is located on the Pacific coast of the northwestern US and ranks 20th in size among the 50 states. Washington covers a total area of 66,582 sq mi (176,477 sq km), of which land takes up 66,511 sq mi (172,263 sq km) and inland water 1,627 sq mi (4,214 sq km).

Washington is bounded on the North by the Canadian province of British Columbia; on the E by Idaho; on the South by Oregon; and on the West by the Pacific Ocean.

Islands of the San Juan group, lying between the Haro and Rosario straits, include Orcas, San Juan, and Lopez. Whidbey is a large island in the upper Puget Sound.

Washington is a state where outdoor activities are very common. It also offers many interesting destinations for tourists to visit. They include Mount Rainer, Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, Pike Place Market, the Cascade Mountains, Olympic National Park, and Lewis & Clark trail, Fine breweries, ski resorts, wineries, and cultural activities draws hundres of tourists to this beautiful state of Washington.