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Washington State boasts an enormous amount of biological splendor to be explored.  From scenic coastline beaches, to stunning mountains and volcanoes, Washington is really spectacular territory. 

Washington State has enormous stretches of sandy beaches all along the Pacific Coast, down the Strait of Juan De Fuca and all around Puget Sound to Olympia.  Outdoor sports comprise hiking, kayaking, fishing, scuba diving, walking the beach, bike riding and more.  

The Strait of Juan de Fuca Highway, or SR112, is 61 miles down the coast of Washington.  Along this highway is striking scenery.  To allow adequate time to sight see at a leisurely pace, you should allow yourself around 8 hours at least.   Reaching farther out into the chilly waters of the North Pacific than any other mainland point in the 48 states, this byway follows the shoreline of a glacial fjord that connects Puget Sound to the Pacific Ocean.   While you travel along the secluded stretch of coastline with rugged cliffs and forests, watch as eagles seek for food amongst rocks and gray whales feed.   Natural wonders that are unusual and thrilling events in other areas of the world are day-to-day occurrences here.

One of longest natural sand spits in the world, Dungeness Spit  projects miles out into the Strait of Juan de Fuca and presents scenic views of the Olympic Mountains, Canada’s Vancouver Island, the San Juan Islands and a fascinating selection of sea vessels docked on one of North America’s greatest shipping lanes.  Visiting this northwest section of Washington should be relished and not rushed, there is so much to see.  There are quaint vacation rentals all along this area to pick from and the proprietors are incredibly accommodating in helping you choose the finest sites to see.

Puget Sound is based in the northwest area of Washington and is a breath taking place.  Although there are variations within Puget Sound, most marine waters of the Pacific Northwest are cold (45ºF to 55°F) and very active, about 1.46 cubic miles of water rushes in and out of Puget Sound with the tides.  Cut sharply by glaciers, Puget Sound is deep.   In the northern Sound, depths of 600 to 800 feet are average.   In the southern Sound, depths of 300 feet are common.  Puget Sound and the branches of the Strait of Juan de Fuca fashion a channel between the Cascade and the Olympic mountains.  Seven species of salmon spend all or a portion of their lives in Puget Sound.   Estuaries and shallow waters shelter and nourish new salmon on their way to the sea.  Puget Sound is overflowing with bed and breakfasts with such lovely views, it will be tough to go home. 

Whidbey Island’s west side seashores face some of the strongest winds and uppermost energy wave action in Puget Sound. In the 19th century, tall ships sailed the winds into Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound.   Salmon follow the oxygen rich Whidbey shore as they migrate to sea and back. Orcas, gray whales, sea lions, birds and geoducks use the beaches, marine waters and tidelands of Admiralty Inlet while cruise ships, container vessels and nuclear submarines pass above.

Northwest Washington state is truly a scenic wonderland of unaffected beauty and feast for the senses.  Permit yourself at least one week to stay here, and look forward to coming back for new adventures on each excursion. 

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