From the rainforest in the Olympic Peninsula to islands, beaches, desert and wine country, Washington State is incredible country for outdoor adventure and recreation. Explore the San Juan Islands by hopping on a ferry. Hike and camp through the backcountry wilderness of the Olympics, and if you keep going you'll end up
... more on beaches along the Pacific Ocean. Ski or snowboard on Crystal Mountain and find awe-inspiring views of Mt. Rainier. In the south central region of the state, the rich volcanic soil of the Yakima Valley has produced more than 45 wineries in Washington's wine country, sharing the same latitude as Burgundy and Bordeaux, France. Head further east and you'll find nearly 100 wineries, many of which are in the Walla Walla valley and Tri-Cities area. Explore the Cascades where there's more skiing on Mt. Baker, several National Wilderness areas and the beautiful Ross Lake and Chelan Lake. In the northeast, Lake Roosevelt, created by the massive Grand Coulee Dam, has 500 miles of accessible waterfront and 30 species of fish, drawing fishing and boating enthusiasts from all around.
