Washington is a state known for lush landscapes, waterfalls and 3000 miles of shoreline with islands off the coast. Olympic, Mount Rainier and North Cascades National Parks offer grand mountains and a rain forest to explore. Seattle is a very green and beautiful city filled with landmarks and parks. The Columbia River Gorge is a nature preserve with grand  views. The San Juan Islands feature great orca whale watching and kayaking. Tacoma is known for the Museum of Glass and art museum. Spokane has the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture plus Spokane Falls and Riverfront Park.