If you have lived on the Eastside before you know how beautiful and breath taking King County’s Cascade mountains can be during early sunrise or summer sunsets. With the rising sun, the Cascades seemingly rise in the sky as watchful protectors over their residents and in the evening have the patient look of a trusted guardian.
One of King County’s most famous tourist destinations lies East of Seattle along I-90, Snoqualmie Falls. Snoqualmie Falls is a spectacular waterfall at 270 ft and attracts more visitors annually than other tourist destination in Washington. Situated on the top of the falls is the Salish Lodge & Spa. Washington has some of the most waterfalls in the United States in the lower 48 States and some reach as high as 2,500 ft.
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Washington State is full of the lakes and rivers but there is no more prominent feature on the Westside of the Cascades than Lake Washington. Being Washington’s second largest lake, Lake Washington provides the surrounding King County residents with enjoyment all year long.
During the summer months, Washington’s boating community comes alive to enjoy the pristine waters, sensational views of Mt. Rainer and host of water activities. Covering 300,000 acres, Lake Washington is a massive lake with plenty of room for water craft of all sizes. From yachts to micro-sailboats, Lake Washington provides recreation for all types of boaters and it peaks every year with Seattle’s Sea Fair celebration.
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