4 Places In Washington That Are Like A Caribbean Paradise In The Summer
Jessica Wick
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The Evergreen State is amazing, and while one doesn’t necessarily associate it with the tropics, there’s much paradise in Washington to discover. (They don’t call it #pnwonderland for nothing!) In fact, we do have some incredibly beautiful summer weather here, and there are a few places in the state that seem like a Caribbean paradise, albeit with a little imagination. If you can’t head to Antigua this summer, these spots offer a perfect compromise; they really are like finding paradise in Washington!
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What are some other places that are like paradise in Washington?
Washington is the very best cure for wanderlust, filled to the brim with places just like paradise. In fact, there's so much natural splendor in the Evergreen State, that living here might also ignite an insatiable appetite for exploring, too. The Evergreen State has some of the most stunning parks in the country, and Olympic National Park is its crown jewel. By the numbers, Olympic National Park is 922,651 acres of pure beauty, with over 3,000 miles of rivers and streams, 1,200 types of native plants, 300 avian inhabitants, 73 miles of coastline, 60 glaciers, and 56 mammal species (including 22 listed as endangered or threatened). Its magnitude and presence are formidable. But statistics aside, Olympic National Park is an absolutely inspiring place to visit; it’s a true paradise in Washington with one of the most diverse ecosystems and geographies in the world. It’s brimming with the soul-filling joy that only nature can provide. And there’s one place within Olympic National Park – Hoh Rain Forest – that truly is a real-life Garden of Eden.
Hoh Rain Forest is one of the only temperate rainforests on the planet. Filled with untamed mosses and hanging ferns, old-growth trees, and an abundance of wildlife, Hoh Rain Forest is a lush wonderland within the Washington wilds. The rainforest gets a staggering 12-14 feet of rain annually, which gives this thriving ecosystem its striking canopy of mosses, ferns, and trees. The result is an enchanting, emerald-green paradise in Washington. Swoon!