Eastern Washington, although much drier than its western counterpart, is still remarkably beautiful and has an abundance of natural beauty. You’ll find towns like Spokane, Walla Walla, and Yakima, and access to Palouse Falls State Park with the beautiful 200 foot waterfall, Riverside State Park outside of Spokane with over 10,000 acres of recreational opportunities, the 130 mile lake of Roosevelt, and Little Pend Orielle National Wildlife Refuge which is a haven for birdwatchers. Washington has a higher than average cost of living, but its schools are in the top half of the country, is very green-living aware, and has an abundance of green forests and mountain peaks to appease your need for natural outdoor beauty.
