Washington State is an amazing state to live in or visit if you are an outdoor enthusiast.  While the weather acts as a deterrent for many people, the diverse environments from the coastal rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula to the arid deserts in eastern Washington provide something for just about everyone.  There are several National Parks within the state and even more state parks that are equally as beautiful.  There are two mountain ranges (Olympics and Cascades) that provide snowcapped vista backdrops all year and an abundant amount of rivers, lakes, and islands (San Juan’s) in the Puget Sound that provide a lot spectacular scenery.