Just a few hours away from Tri-Cities you can see Native American petroglyphs and other ancient artwork at Columbia Hills Historical State Park near the Dalles, Oregon.
The two huge basalt columns, known as Twin Sisters are not only a famous local landmark and popular hiking area, but they're filled with wild folklore and geological history.
If you like to hike and want a "very cool" experience, then put the Guler Ice Cave on your list of summer hikes. The cave is actually a lava tube that was formed about 15,000 years ago in Trout Lake Valley, Washington.
The Ape Cave hike is about 2 and a half miles long and is considered one of the longest lava tube caves in North America – which was formed by an eruption on Mount St. Helens about 2000 years ago.
If you’re a fan of geography and the Ice Age era, then you are going to love Palouse Falls State Park. Check out these breathtaking images from the very edge of the falls.
Washington State has so many different options when it comes to climate, elevation, topography, and wildlife. If you're into hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, or all of the above, Washington offers plenty of opportunities.
If you're looking to freshen up your local hiking experience beyond Badger and Candy Mountain, check out these 3 cool hiking trails, all within 30 minutes of Tri-Cities.