• Explore the natural beauty and culture of Washington State. Check out the diverse music scene and wineries, and hike a National Volcanic Monument.
  • The official travel and tourism website for the State of Washington. Find visitor guides, travel inspiration, and planning tools for your next vacation.
  • ...part of the Apollo 8 mission in December 1968, has been killed after crashing his small plane into Puget Sound near Orcas Island in Washington State on Friday.
  • Appropriately known as the Evergreen State, Washington is awash with pristine nature, spellbinding scenery and dramatic landscapes.
  • Washington State is a melting pot of people, companies and ideas that has reshaped the way we think, shop, travel, entertain and communicate.
  • The state enjoys a diverse range of climates, from the temperate rain forests of the Olympic National Park to the arid conditions of Eastern Washington.
  • Washington became the 42nd state in the United States on November 11, 1889. It was the final state in the contiguous U.S. that has a coastline.
  • Washington median household income is $60,294 in 2010-2014 and has grown by 31.72% since 2000.
  • The flag has a deep green background with the state seal in the center. The state seal pictures George Washington, the first president of the United States.
  • There are many fun facts about Washington state to learn. Washington is the most northwestern state in the continental United States.