#Snoqualmie Falls
At 270 feet, Snoqualmie Falls is Washington State's most famous waterfall. And it’s practical too: It provides naturally generated hydro-electric power to the Seattle region.
Over 1.5 million people visit Snoqualmie Falls each year, making it more popular than almost any other natural feature in the state. The falls are located 25 miles outside of Seattle and cater to tourists with an observation deck, a gift shop and a lodge. At the nearby park area, a platform gives visitors a 180-degree view of the waterfall, although you can also see it along the gorge rim or take a 1.5-mile trail that leads to the base of the falls.
If Snoqualmie Falls looks familiar, it might be that you recognize it from the television show “Twin Peaks,” as it was featured on the program. It continues to be a sacred place for Native Americans, who consider the area a spiritual beacon.
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