Fun Facts
What is WA's most famous nickname?
The evergreen state
What is the WA state bird?
Goldfinch
Name 5 major cities in WA
Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, Seattle, etc.
What was the storm called that we experienced last fall (2024)
The bomb cyclone
What billionaire lives in WA?
Bill Gates
What fruit is WA known for?
Apples
What is WA's official animal?
Marmot
What is the highest point in WA?
Mount Rainier
Is WA a dry or humid state?
its BOTH depending on where you are :)
Name two major companies that were started in WA?
Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, Boeing
What is the WA state insect?
Dragonfly
What are WA's most dangerous animals (two)?
Western rattlesnake & black widow spider
What mountain range divides WA?
The cascade mountains
Where does WA rank in the rainiest state?
28th
What famous rapper/pop music artist grew up in Seattle, WA?
Macklemore
What is the WA state flower?
Rhododendron
What are the 4 most common fish species in WA?
Salmon, Steelhead, Trout, & Bass
Name 5 islands in WA
Bainbridge Island, Whidbey Island, Camano Island, Fidalgo Island, Vashon Island, Orcas Island, Lopez Island, etc.
How many days a year does it rain in WA?
152 days on average
New York Alki
What mountain in WA is currently an active volcano?
Mount St. Helens
How many bird species are there in WA?
Over 500
Where does WA rank in terms of the largest state in the US?
WA is the 18th largest state in the US
How many glaciers are located in the state of Washington (The 2nd most glaciated state behind Alaska)?
Over 3,000
What bottled water brand is sourced out of WA?
Crystal Geyser