The coastline of Washington state is a part of the West Coast or Pacific Coast of the United States. The Pacific coast of Washington is about 157 miles long, making it the 12th largest in the country. The Puget Sound − a system of interconnected marine waterways − lies in northwestern Washington. It is the second largest estuary in the US. It extends roughly 100 miles north-south from Deception Pass to Olymipa. Major cities and metropolitan areas on the Washington Coast include Seattle metropolitan area and the city of Vancouver in Oregon's Portland metropolitan area. The Seattle metropolitan area within the greater Puget Sound region comprises three most populous counties of Washington state: King, Snohomish, and Pierce. The city of Seattle and its immediate suburbs are in Kings County, while Tacoma metropolitan division lies in Pierce County. The city of Vancouver lies in the Portland metropolitan area or Greater Portland, the third largest urban center in Washington. The Washington's coast acts like a magnet for vacationers and beachcombers. The ruggedly beautiful Olympic National Park, quaint Native American fishing communities, and coastal old-growth forests entice scores of Washingtonians and out-of-towners to this part of the state. For those looking to get sand in their shoes, Shi Shi Beach, Ruby Beach, Rialto Beach, Owen Beach, and Half Moon Bay are the must-see destinations in Washington. U.S. Route 101 and Interstate 5 are the major highways in the Pacific Northwest. The region is primarily served by Seattle−Tacoma International Airport. MOW.DT.01.09.17

Here is a list of natural lakes and reservoirs located fully or partially in the U.S. state of Washington.

General features :  The US state of Washington is the only American state to be named after a president. It is located in the Pacific Northwest region. It shares its borders with Canadian province of British Columbia in the north, Oregon in the south, Idaho in the east and the Pacific Ocean in the west. It is the eighteenth-largest state in the union. The landscape of the state can be divided into six geographic land areas : Olympic Mountains : The Olympic Mountains are located in the northwest corner of Washington. It is bordered by the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the north and Pacific Ocean in the west. Most of the land area lies within the borders of Olympic National Park. Coast Range : Coast Range is situated to the south of the Olympic Mountains, in the southwest corner of Washington. Willapa Hills is one of the notable features of the Coast Range in Washington. Puget Sound Lowlands : Puget Sound Lowlands lies to the east of the Olympic Mountains and the west of the Cascade Mountains. It also includes the land along the Chehalis River which runs to the Pacific Ocean. Around 75% of the population lives in the Puget Sound Lowlands. The Strait of Juan de Fuca connects Puget Sound to the Pacific Ocean. Cascade Mountains :  The highest point in the state, Mount Ramier, is located in the Cascade Mountains. It lies to the east of the Puget Sound Lowlands. This area has several volcanic peaks, most of them inactive. Forest covers the lower slopes of the mountains. Columbia Plateau :  The Columbia Plateau or the Columbia Basin is located in the central and southern Washington. It lies to the south and the east of the great bend in the Columbia River. It is part of the largest lava plateau in the world. "Coulees" and "Scablands" are some of the unique features of the plateau. Rocky Mountains :  The Rocky Mountains in Washington are called the Columbia Mountains and consist of ridges and valleys cut by the Columbia River. It is a source of natural resources such as copper, lead, gold, limestone, zinc and silver. Geographical Facts About Washington Climate of Washington :  The Climate of the state varies from west to east. Primary factors that determine the climate of the state are the large semi-permanent high-pressure and low-pressure systems of the north Pacific Ocean, the continental air masses of North America, and the Olympic and Cascade mountains. The western region of the state has humid and mild climate, while the east of the Cascade Range has cool, dry climate. The average annual temperature varies from 51 degrees Fahrenheit on the Pacific coast to 40 degrees Fahrenheit in the northeast. The western region of the Olympic Peninsula receives more than 160 inches of rainfall annually while the western slopes of Cascade Range see very heavy snowfall annually. Mountains :  Mountain Rainier is the highest peak in the state of Washington. Other prominent mountains in the state area: Lakes :  Major lakes in the state of Washington are Diablo Lake, Lake Franklin, D. Roosevelt and Lake Washington. Lake Washington is the second largest lake in the state. Rivers :  Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest. It rises in the Rocky Mountains and flows into the US state of Washington. Other major rivers in the state are :  Snake River Yakima River Sumas River Nooksack River Skagit River

The golf courses of Washington are run by public and private organizations. Cities like Yakima, Renton, Vancouver, Walla Walla and Tacoma are prominently highlighted in the Washington Golf Courses Map. Snohomish, Bellevue, Spokane, Olympia, Bellingham and Blaine are some other locations where the golf clubs of Washington state are located. Some of the most-visited golf courses of Washington are mentioned below: Pine Acres Par 3 Golf Course at Spokane Meadow Park Golf Course at Tacoma Glen Acres Golf & Country Club at Seattle Sukshan Golf Club at Bellingham Brookdale Golf Club at Tacoma The Yakima Country Club at Yakima Kenwanda Golf Course at Snohomish Crossroads Golf Course at Bellevue Riviera Community Club at Anderson Island Apple Tree Golf Course at Yakima Indian Canyon Golf Course at Spokane Delphi Country Club at Olympia Royal Oaks Country Club at Vancouver New World Golf Center at Bellingham Avalon Golf Club at Burlington Loomis Trail Country Club at Blaine Morgan Creek Golf Course at Vancouver Golf enthusiasts can get a fair idea about the location of several clubs of the state through the Washington golf courses map. Also, the Washington state map is a vital indicator of the major golf courses of the place.

The Washington Railway Map locates such towns as Camas, Bellevue, Kelso, Everett, Kalama, Seattle, Bellingham, Longview and Kennewick, among others, all of which are well-connected by the extensive train routes of the state. Amtrak is a prime railroad organization which provides number of trains to Washington state. Amtrak-Silver Service, Amtrak-Acela Regional, Amtrak-Capitol Limited, Amtrak-Acela Express, Amtrak-Crescent, Amtrak-Carolinian and Piedmont, Amtrak-Vermonter, Amtrak-Metroliner and Amtrak-Cardinal offers regular train services to Washington. Metrorail is a major form of railway transportation in Washington which is available from Union Station Tunnel, Pentagon Stub Tunnels, Old Money Train Platform, Backlick Road Spur, Non-Revenue Track in between Blue/Orange Lines and the Red Line and Dulles Airport Rail Station. Apart from passenger lines, Washington has a total of 2738 km long railway tracks used for freight carriages (according to a survey in the year 2000). The Washington state map is known to indicate the entire railway route of the place. It is said that more than half of the total population in Washington travels through the trains. Tourists visiting the various places of interest through trains can get useful references from the railway map of Washington. List of Washington railroads Ballard Terminal Railroad (BDTL) Bellingham International Railroad (BIRR) BNSF Railway (BNSF) Cascade and Columbia River Railroad (CSCD) Central Washington Railroad (CWA) Columbia Basin Railroad (CBRW) Columbia and Cowlitz Railway (CLC) Columbia Walla Walla Railroad (CWW) Eastern Washington Gateway Railroad (EWG) Eastside Freight Railroad (EFRX) Frontier Rail (FTRX) Great Northwest Railroad (GRNW) Kettle Falls International Railway (KFR) Kennewick Terminal Railroad Meeker Southern Railroad (MSN) Montana Rail Link (MRL) Mount Vernon Terminal Railway (MVT) Olympia and Belmore Railroad (OYLO) Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad (PCC) Patriot Woods Railroad Pend Oreille Valley Railroad (POVA) Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad (PVJR) operates Lewis and Clark Railway Puget Sound and Pacific Railroad (PSAP) Operates Port of Chehalis Tacoma Rail (TMBL, TRMW) Tri-City Railroad (TCRY) Union Pacific Railroad (UP) Washington and Idaho Railway (WIR) Washington Royal Line (WRL) (FTRX) Western Washington Railroad (WWR) Yakima Central Railway (YCR) Amtrak (AMTK) Chehalis−Centralia Railroad Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Lake Whatcom Railway Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Northwest Railway Museum Sound Transit Yakima Electric Railway Museum Yakima Valley Rail and Steam Museum Association Yakima Valley Transportation (YVT)

Cities in Washington State: Amicable marine climate, abundance of rainforest canopy, tempting shoreline of Pacific, and unequaled recreational dwellings put Washington State in a class apart. Ranked 18th largest by area and 13th largest by population, the state is nicknamed 'The Evergreen State.' Tucked between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, Seattle is state's largest city and almost 60 percent of Washingtonians reside within its metropolitan area. Tacoma, just south of Seattle, is a mid-sized port city famous for attractions such as ‎Point Defiance Park and Museum of Glass. It also acts as a gateway to the Mount Rainier−tallest peak in the state. The city of Olympia − which is not in the top 10 most populated cities − is the state capital. Being a sports-loving city, Everett houses the largest building in the world of Boeing's assembly factory. Bellevue is the biggest suburb of Seattle and Vancouver, yes there is one in Washington as well, is one of the oldest cities in the region. About 280 miles east of Seattle towards Idaho border, Spokane is the second largest city. It is known for being the birthplace of Bing Crosby and David Lynch and its architectural wealth. Go for treasure hunt in Pike Place Market, sample your way through Woodinville wine country, board a ferry to The San Juan Islands. Hiking, biking, fishing, climbing, and camping abound in North Cascades National Park. Beach combing along the Pacific Coast and winter activities in Olympic National Park are popular active pursuits. Snoqualmie Falls, Museum of Flight, Kerry Park, Lake Chelan, and Mount Baker are also prominent tourist attractions in Washington State. Bob Barker, Carol Channing, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Bing Crosby, Bill Gates, and Judy Collins are famous people from Washington State. Business giants such as Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon, and Starbucks have headquarters here. Getting In and Around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Spokane International Airport (GEG) are major airports in Washington. Amtrak's Cascades, Empire Builder, and Coast starlight passenger trains serve the state. Interstate Highways (I-90, I-5, and I-82) and U.S. Highways (US 101, US 2, and US 97) are primary roads connecting cities in Washington.

Washington Flag The official flag of Washington consists of the state seal on a dark green background. It was adopted in 1925.

Map of Washington
Washington (State) Map: Washington is the 18 largest states in the United States and becomes the country's 13th most populous state. Located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, Washington borders Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and Canada to the north. Washington was admitted to the Union on November 11, 1889, as the 42nd state.

About Washington Map - This Washington map shows federal and state highways and railroads. The capitals of Olympia, other major cities and natural features such as lakes and forests are shown on the map. Tourist attractions, such as the Cascade Mountains, Liberty Bay, San Juan Island, and Mineral Springs, are clearly marked on the map.

History of the State of Washington
Washington is where the oldest and most complete skeleton, of the so-called 'Kennewick Man' was discovered. Several Native American tribes (29 officially recognized tribes) are known to have inhabited the land since prehistoric times.

The Spanish in 1775, were the first to arrive among European explorers. The countries that have claimed the land include Britain and Russia, as well as the newly formed United States. The land was recognized as state on November 11, 1889.

Geography of the State of Washington
Located on the West Coast of the US Northwest, the state borders Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, Canada to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The Cascade Mountains divide the state into a western and eastern part.

The western part of Washington has a coastal climate; precipitation during winter, with dry and warm summers. Year-round temperatures are generally mild, but it rains! On the other hand, the eastern part of the state is much more arid climate, with savannas, arid and semi-arid. Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue and Renton are the major cities in Washington. Know more here.

Travel Destinations in Washington State
The state of Washington has a lot to offer in terms of tourism. The 100-year-old Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle is a shopper's paradise and home to the first Starbucks.

The Olympic National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and North Cascades National Park, have a multitude of geological formations, including glacial peaks, alpine meadows, rugged coastline and temperate rain forest. Lake Chelan and Lake Crescent beckons visitors to their sparkling shores for leisure activities. Alki Beach, Shi Shi Beach (pronounced shy), Ruby Beach, Rialto Beach, and First Beach, are some of the fascinating beaches along the Pacific Coast.

Solitude seekers love to uncover the hidden secrets of Puget Sound and the charm of the San Juan Islands. Manito Park, Botanical Garden, Riverside Park, Seattle Art Museum, Snoqualmie Falls, Ballard Lock, Mount St. National Volcano Monument Helens, Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Center, Space Needle and Kidd Valley, are just some of the highest-ranked places to visit in Washington State.

Transportation in the State of Washington
By Air - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), and Spokane International Airport (GEG), are the two major airports in the state.

By Train - The Cascades, Empire Builder and Coast Starlight Amtrak lines run through major cities like Vancouver, Seattle and Tacoma.

Roads - I-90, I-5, and I-82 are the major interstate highways connecting the state with the rest of the county.

Education in Washington State
The state has a strong emphasis on education, with more than 40 institutions offering higher education. Some of the more notable institutions in the state include Washington University, Washington State University, Western Washington University, East Washington University, and Central Washington University.

Facts about the State of Washington
Olympia is the capital, and Seattle is the largest city in Washington.
Mount Rainier in the Cascade Range contains more ice than the rest of the 47 contiguous states combined.
The Boeing plant, in Everett, is the largest building in the world by volume.

Whether you want to contemplate the vastness of the Pacific or frolic on the best stretches of sand on a sunny summer weekend, the coastline of Washington is a magnet for beachcombers, sunbathers, and vacationers. Astoundingly beautiful beaches along the Washington's share of the West Coast of the United States satisfy the appetite of outdoor enthusiasts. From unspoilt wilderness areas to Native American fishing communities and heavily industrialized lumber towns, the coast of Washington caters to all kind of expectations. Alki Beach is a prime hangout spot in West Seattle and also the closest Washington comes to glamorous beaches in Southern California. Shi Shi Beach is nothing short of a picture-perfect postcard destination. The ruggedly beautiful coastline along the Olympic National Park is lined with driftwood-strewn beaches, primeval old-growth forests, and tide pools. Ruby Beach, which lies just off the U.S. Route 101, features several sea stacks and great sunsets and it is just as sought-after as Kalaloch. Rialto Beach is another untouched slice of paradise. The calls of eagles and gulls around Second Beach and Third Beach make a day under the sun more pleasant. Point No Point features the oldest lighthouse in Puget Sound region. Picnic tables, hiking trails, and phenomenal views of Mount Baker are major attractions around the beach. The sandy stretch of Owen Beach in Point Defiance Park offers some of the most awe-inspiring views of Mount Rainier and Vashion Island on a clear day. Rosario Beach on Fidalgo Island is one of the many beautiful sections of shoreline in Deception Pass Park. Ocean Shores, Half Moon Bay, and Denny Blaine Park are other major destinations for those wanting to get their feet in the sand. Source: ecy.wa.gov